Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds (Organic)

Buttercrunch Lettuce is a beloved variety known for its soft, tender leaves and mild, buttery flavor. Forming loose, compact heads, this lettuce is perfect for fresh salads, wraps, or as a sandwich topping. Its smooth, green leaves have a velvety texture and a crisp bite that make every meal feel indulgent. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Buttercrunch Lettuce matures in about 55-65 days and performs well in a range of growing conditions, including heat. It is slow to bolt, ensuring a longer harvest window during warmer weather.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant type: Hardy Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Lettuce
• Kitchen profile: Buttercrunch Lettuce is a beloved variety known for its soft, tender leaves and mild, buttery flavor.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 40-65°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Height At Maturity: 6"-10"
• Days To Maturity: 50-75 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 4"-6"

Prepare a fine seedbed for Buttercrunch Lettuce and keep the shallow sowing zone evenly moist while seedlings emerge. Thin according to the intended harvest stage: closer spacing can suit young leaves, while mature heads need more room. In warming weather, evaluate soil moisture and plant condition frequently instead of following a universal schedule. Pick outer leaves or cut mature plants at the stage you prefer. Record sowing and harvest dates to refine timing for the next planting.

This versatile lettuce is easy to grow, making it a popular choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Whether planted in garden beds, containers, or raised beds, Buttercrunch Lettuce provides consistent, flavorful harvests throughout the season.

Add this classic variety to your garden for a steady supply of delicious, fresh greens.

Before sowing Buttercrunch Lettuce, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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