Experience the joy of cultivating your own vibrant and crisp lettuce with our High-Yield Heirloom Non-GMO Lettuce Seeds in the coveted Buttercrunch variety.
The Buttercrunch variety, known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, crisp flavor, brings a gourmet touch to your homegrown salads.
USDA Zones: Suitable for USDA Zones 3–9
Height: Grows to a height of approximately 8–10 inches
Bloom Season: Lettuce is typically grown for its leaves, and it doesn't have a traditional flowering season
Environment: well-suited for both garden beds and containers. Prefers a cool climate and partial shade in warmer regions
Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
Latin name: Lactuca sativa, 'Buttercrunch.
Deer Resistant: Generally resistant to deer
Temperature: Thrives in cooler temperatures. Ideal growing temperature is between 45°F and 75°F (7°C and 24°C)
Average Germ Time: 7–14 days
Light Required: Full sun to partial shade
Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: Sow seeds thinly, about 10–12 seeds per foot
Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist
Plant Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart once they have grown a few inches tall
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.