OSC Lettuce 'Pint Size'

Perfectly named for its adorable size, Pint Size Lettuce is the ideal variety for small-space gardeners or those who crave individual, crisp servings. Each compact plant produces 1 to 2 charming 10 cm to 12 cm crisp heads. The dark green outer leaves protect a bright green interior of neatly wrapped leaves, surrounding a very small inner core. You’ll love its very distinctive, sweet flavour and satisfying crunchiness. Best of all, it’s slow-bolting and resistant to Fusarium race 1!

• Type: Compact Head Lettuce (Cabbage Head Type)
• Fruit: Small, crisp, 10 cm to 12 cm heads (1 to 2 per plant)
• Features: Very distinctive sweet flavour and crunch; slow-bolting; resistant to Fusarium race 1; ideal for compact gardens.

Lettuce is a wonderful, low-calorie staple that contributes essential nutrients to your diet. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K, as well as Folate. This crisp, delicious variety makes it easy to add fresh, nutrient-rich leaves to every meal.

This lettuce can be started indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sown in the garden. For best results, plant in early spring or late summer, as lettuce prefers cooler temperatures.

• Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors.
• Sow Outdoors: Direct sow in the spring and again in late summer/early autumn for a fall crop.
• Germination: Seed typically germinates in 7 to 14 days.
• Planting Depth: 3 mm
• Seed Spacing: 5 mm
• Thin to: 30 cm
• Row Width: 45 cm

Provide a site with Full Sun to Partial Shade and rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist to ensure the leaves remain tender and to help prevent bolting.

If you are looking for maximum flavour in a minimal footprint, the Pint Size Lettuce is your answer. Its compact habit and small head size mean you can pack more lettuce into containers or small garden beds. Plus, its resistance to bolting and Fusarium ensures a reliable, crunchy, sweet harvest, making it a dependable choice for fresh salads.