Extremely early maturing, tight, solid, small heads with few outside leaves. Tom says: Quick & easy lettuces are many peoples first veggie crop. Try mixing red & green lettuce leaves to add a note of bitterness to salads, or try slicing up little gem lettuces & sautéing with peas & garlic for an alternative homegrown lunch. SMALL SPACES made easy! Are you feeling left behind by the “grow-your-own” revolution because you live in a gardenless apartment or have a postage-stamp-sized patio? Don’t worry: Anyone with a sunny windowsill, patio, or balcony can cultivate home-grown vegetables. In fact, choosing plants that are nutritious, delicious, & attractive is the ultimate way to maximise limited space. We’ve tried & tested these varieties suitable for small spaces & know they’ll succeed, but that’s not to say there aren’t other vegetable seeds that you could try!