White Boston Lettuce Seeds – 500 Lactuca sativa Butterhead Seeds for Planting

White Boston Lettuce is a classic butterhead variety known for its soft, tender leaves and mild, buttery flavor. This cool-season favorite forms loose, rosette-shaped heads that are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its light green leaves have a smooth texture and a subtle sweetness that makes it a popular choice for home gardeners and market growers alike.

Easy to grow from seed, White Boston Lettuce performs best in the cooler months of spring and fall. Whether you're planting in a vegetable garden, raised bed, or container, these seeds offer a reliable way to enjoy fresh, homegrown lettuce. With 500 seeds, you'll have plenty for successive sowings and a continuous harvest.

Plant Features

• Butterhead type with soft, tender leaves
• Mild, buttery flavor ideal for fresh eating
• Forms loose, rosette-shaped heads
• Cool-season annual
• Great for salads, sandwiches, and wraps

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: 4-9 (as a cool-season crop)
• Days to Maturity: 45-60 days
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow White Boston 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 consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow heads to develop properly.

Provide regular watering and mulch to keep the soil cool and moist. Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures and may bolt in hot weather; provide afternoon shade in warmer climates. Harvest leaves as needed or cut entire heads when mature. For a continuous supply, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.

What's Included

500 White Boston Lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa).