Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds - Heirloom Sweet Butterhead, 1g Packet

Buttercrunch Lettuce is a beloved heirloom butterhead variety known for its tender, sweet leaves and compact, rosette-shaped heads. Its buttery texture and mild flavor make it a favorite for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. This easy-to-grow lettuce is perfect for spring and fall gardens, and it performs well in containers or garden beds.

With its quick growth and reliable performance, Buttercrunch Lettuce is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. The plants form loose heads with soft, bright green leaves that can be harvested whole or leaf by leaf for a continuous supply.

Plant Features

• Heirloom butterhead variety with sweet, tender leaves
• Compact growth habit, ideal for small spaces and containers
• Mild flavor and buttery texture, perfect for fresh salads
• Easy to grow from seed, suitable for beginners
• Harvest leaves individually or cut the entire head

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Compact rosette
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (grown as annual)
• 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, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart to allow for proper head development. For a continuous harvest, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.

Lettuce prefers cool weather and consistent moisture. Water regularly to prevent bolting, and provide afternoon shade in warmer climates. Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest outer leaves when they are young and tender, or wait for full heads to form. Buttercrunch is relatively pest-resistant but watch for slugs and aphids.

What's Included

1g packet of Buttercrunch Lettuce seeds. Approximately 800-1000 seeds per gram.