Butterhead Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds

  • Butterhead Buttercrunch Lettuce vegetable seeds for compact heads of crisp, sweet garden-fresh greens and salads.
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Butterhead Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds

Butterhead Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds

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Packet Size: 600 Seeds

Butterhead Buttercrunch Lettuce delivers tender, crisp leaves with the classic buttery texture gardeners love. This award-winning variety forms attractive heads that thrive in a wide range of garden conditions, offering a dependable harvest even in less-than-ideal soils. Bred at Cornell University, Buttercrunch is known for its vigor and its strong resistance to bolting in warm weather, making it an excellent choice for extended seasons.

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Growing Information

Planting

  • Sow seeds directly into the garden as soon as soil can be worked, or start indoors for an earlier crop.
  • Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and lightly cover seeds, as lettuce requires some light for germination.
  • Keep the seedbed consistently moist until seedlings are established and growing vigorously.
  • Space seedlings to a mature spread of roughly 8 inches to allow full head formation.
  • For a continuous supply, sow successive plantings every two weeks throughout the cooler months.
  • Lettuce plants typically reach a mature height of 6–12 inches, depending on growing conditions.

Maintenance

  • Maintain even soil moisture to prevent bitterness and keep growth tender throughout the season.
  • Provide light afternoon shade in hotter climates to reduce stress and limit the chance of bolting.
  • Space plants about 8 inches apart to promote airflow and reduce the risk of foliar issues.
  • Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost dressing periodically to support steady leaf development.
  • Mulch around plants to help regulate soil temperature and retain moisture.

Harvest & Storage

  • Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut full heads at maturity, typically 60–70 days after planting.
  • Heads are best harvested in the cool of morning to preserve crisp texture and reduce wilting.
  • Use clean shears to avoid disturbing nearby plants and encourage continued leaf production.
  • Refrigerate unwashed leaves or heads in a breathable bag to maintain freshness for several days.
  • For longest storage life, keep harvested lettuce consistently cool and slightly moist.