Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds (Organic)

Buttercrunch Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a bibb-type butterhead that forms a compact yellow-white heart inside loose 4 to 6 inch rosettes of tender, richly flavored leaves. An All-America Selections winner in 1963, it is heat resistant, slow to bolt, and free of mosaic disease, giving a long harvest window even in warm weather.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
• Type: Butterhead (bibb), hardy annual, organic
• Days to maturity: 50 to 75 days
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 4 to 6 inches
• Germination: 7 to 14 days at 40 to 65°F soil
• Seeds per packet: about 500 (about 106,585 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Beginner and experienced gardeners alike
• Garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Warm-weather growing, thanks to bolt resistance
• Successive sowings for a steady salad supply
• Fresh salads, wraps, and sandwich greens

How to grow

Sow in well-draining, compost-rich soil and keep evenly moist, aiming for about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week while avoiding wet foliage. Thin plants to 4 to 6 inches and mulch to hold moisture. In hot climates, use shade cloth or a partly shaded spot, and start seeds indoors a few weeks before the last frost for an early crop. Pick outer leaves as the heart fills, or cut whole heads at the base.

Flavor profile

The leaves are soft and buttery with a mild, sweet taste and a crisp, velvety bite that suits delicate salads and fresh sandwiches.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who want fresh, flavorful greens straight from the garden.