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Fothergills Oh So Simple Little Gem Lettuce Seeds

£239
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Fothergills Oh So Simple Little Gem Lettuce Seeds

Fothergill’s Oh So Simple Little Gem Lettuce Seeds offer a quick and reliable way to grow delicious, compact lettuce heads with a sweet, tender flavour. Perfect for small gardens, containers, or raised beds, this variety of Little Gem lettuce is easy to grow and provides a plentiful harvest of crisp leaves, ideal for salads and sandwiches.

Key Features:

  • Compact Size – Little Gem produces small, crunchy lettuce heads, ideal for tight spaces or container gardening.
  • Sweet and Tender – Known for its delicate, sweet flavour and tender texture, making it a perfect addition to salads.
  • Quick-Growing – Grows quickly, allowing you to enjoy home-grown lettuce in as little as 6-8 weeks.
  • Resistant to Bolting – Tolerates warmer conditions better than other lettuce varieties, extending the growing season.
  • Easy to Harvest – Simply cut the leaves or whole heads as needed for fresh, home-grown produce.

How to Grow Fothergill’s Oh So Simple Little Gem Lettuce Seeds:

  1. Sowing Time – Sow seeds outdoors from early spring through to late summer. You can also start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest.
  2. Prepare the Soil – Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained, fertile soil. Incorporate compost to improve soil structure if necessary.
  3. Sow the Seeds – Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of the soil and lightly cover with a thin layer of compost or soil. Space seeds 20-30 cm apart for head growth.
  4. Watering – Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Lettuce prefers regular watering, especially in dry spells.
  5. Thin Seedlings – Once seedlings appear, thin them out to ensure proper space for the lettuce heads to develop.
  6. Harvesting – Little Gem lettuce can be harvested when the heads are firm and full-sized. Simply cut the leaves or the entire head with scissors.
  7. Continual Harvesting – For a longer harvest period, sow new seeds every 2-3 weeks.

With Fothergill’s Oh So Simple Little Gem Lettuce Seeds, growing your own delicious, crisp lettuce is quick and easy, making it perfect for gardeners of all skill levels. Enjoy the sweet, tender flavour of fresh home-grown lettuce with minimal effort!

750 seeds in a a pack

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What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
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Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.