Fresh New Harvest of Buttercrunch Premium | Butterhead Lettuce Seeds

Buttercrunch is an award-winning Bibb and Butterhead lettuce known for compact, bolt-resistant heads. Developed at Cornell University in 1963, this heirloom forms 4.5-inch dark-green rosettes with reddish accents, soft buttery outer leaves, and a crisp, sweet heart. It tolerates summer heat without bitterness, needs average watering, and resists lettuce mosaic virus.

Germination: 7-10 days

Maturity: 50-65 days from transplant

Species: Lactuca sativa.

Quantity: 0.5g (approx. 500) Premium Heirloom Seeds

Appearance: Features a lush, 4.5-inch compact rosette of dark-green and slightly reddish leaves. The outer leaves are smooth and pliable, while the thick heart remains pale yellow, crisp, and tightly layered.

Flavor & Uses: Highlighted by a mild, sweet, and distinct buttery taste with absolutely no bitterness. It is the premier choice for gourmet dinner salads, crisp sandwich toppers, fresh wraps, and delicate garnishes.

Growth Habit: A compact, space-saving head that remains low to the ground. It is an excellent producer for traditional garden beds, elevated raised tables, or backyard container gardening.

Growing Notes: Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before the last spring frost, 1/8 inch deep with light exposure, or outdoors in workable 45°F–65°F soil every 2 weeks for continuous harvests. Harden off, then transplant 2–3 weeks before the last frost; Buttercrunch tolerates frost. Space 6–10 inches apart in 12-inch rows. Use containers at least 6 inches deep. Grow in full sun to partial shade, adding afternoon shade above 75°F to prevent bitterness. Keep soil evenly moist and water lightly at the base to avoid splashing the leaves.

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