Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds – 1000 Heirloom Butterhead Seeds for Planting

Buttercrunch lettuce is a beloved heirloom butterhead variety known for its tender, sweet leaves and crisp texture. This cool-season favorite forms loose, rosette-shaped heads that are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its mild flavor and buttery texture make it a standout in the garden and on the plate.

Easy to grow and quick to mature, Buttercrunch lettuce is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. It thrives in cool weather and can be planted in spring or fall, providing a reliable harvest of delicious, homegrown greens.

Plant Features

• Heirloom butterhead variety with sweet, crisp leaves
• Forms loose, rosette-shaped heads
• Excellent for fresh salads and sandwiches
• Cool-season annual that grows quickly
• Adaptable to containers and garden beds

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Loose head
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (as a cool-season crop)
• Days to Maturity: 45-55 days
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Buttercrunch lettuce seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil moist until germination. Thin seedlings to stand 8-12 inches apart to allow heads to develop fully.

Provide consistent moisture and mulch to keep the soil cool. Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures and may bolt in hot weather; provide afternoon shade in warmer climates. Harvest leaves as needed or cut the entire head when mature.

What's Included

1000 Buttercrunch Lettuce seeds.