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Approximately 1,250 Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce Seeds – Tender, Sweet, Heat Tolerant Heirloom 🥬
Grow one of the most محبوب and reliable lettuce varieties with these Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce seeds, a classic known for its soft, buttery texture, sweet flavor, and compact heads. This premium butterhead lettuce produces loose, tender leaves that are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and gourmet dishes.
Buttercrunch lettuce is prized by home gardeners for its heat tolerance, slow bolting, and consistent performance, making it an excellent choice for spring, fall, and even warmer growing conditions compared to other lettuce types.
🌱 Why Grow Buttercrunch Lettuce?
• Produces tender, buttery leaves with mild sweet flavor
• Forms compact butterhead lettuce heads
• Known for heat tolerance and slow bolting
• Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, and kitchen use
• Great for beginner gardeners and experienced growers alike
📦 Seed Details
• Variety: Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce
• Quantity: Approximately 1,250 seeds
• Type: Open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom
• Growth Habit: Loose head butterhead lettuce
🌿 Planting & Germination Instructions
Germination:
• Sow seeds on the soil surface and lightly press into soil
• Do not bury deeply – lettuce seeds require light to germinate
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Ideal temperature: 60–75°F
• Germination time: 5–10 days
Planting:
• Space plants 6–10 inches apart for full head development
• Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
• Grow in full sun to partial shade
Watering:
• Maintain consistent moisture
• Avoid drying out soil to prevent bitterness and bolting
Growing Tips:
• Excellent for succession planting every 2 weeks
• Harvest outer leaves early or allow heads to fully form
• Performs well in raised beds, containers, and hydroponic systems
🥬 Harvest
Harvest in about 50–65 days for full heads, or earlier for baby greens. Produces soft, crisp leaves with a true buttery texture that stands out from standard leaf lettuce varieties.
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Enjoy growing your own butterhead lettuce, salad greens, and fresh vegetables with this dependable and flavorful variety. Perfect for anyone interested in organic gardening, homegrown food, and self-sufficiency.