{"product_id":"buttercrunch-lettuce-seeds-500-seeds-lactuca-sativa-sweet-tender-garden-favorite","title":"Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds – 500 Seeds, Lactuca sativa, Sweet \u0026 Tender Garden Favorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eButtercrunch lettuce is a beloved bibb-type variety known for its sweet, tender leaves and compact, rosette-shaped heads. With its buttery texture and mild flavor, it's a favorite for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. This cool-season annual thrives in spring and fall gardens, maturing quickly to provide an early harvest. Whether grown in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, Buttercrunch lettuce adds a crisp, homegrown touch to any meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, tender leaves with a buttery texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, rosette-shaped heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season annual that matures quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh salads and sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-suited to garden beds, raised beds, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactuca sativa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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 about 1\/4 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow heads to develop properly. For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every 2–3 weeks during cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide consistent moisture and mulch to keep the soil cool. Buttercrunch lettuce benefits from partial shade in warmer climates to prevent bolting. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut entire heads when mature. With proper care, you can enjoy fresh, tender lettuce from your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 Buttercrunch Lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835984314678,"sku":"FOLIA2-1520","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6561874429_rfo1.jpg?v=1793096862","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/buttercrunch-lettuce-seeds-500-seeds-lactuca-sativa-sweet-tender-garden-favorite","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}