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lettuce (cos) 'Little Gem'
lettuce (cos) or Lactuca sativa 'Little Gem'
A firm favourite for generations of gardeners, this compact Cos lettuce is one of the best you can grow, with crisp, sweet...
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Growing instructions:
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