LETTUCE - Buttercrunch

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(400 seeds)

$3.95

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One of the most heat-tolerant lettuce varieties

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While most lettuce varieties tend to bolt when the weather is hot, butter lettuce has greater heat tolerance, and Buttercrunch lettuce is among the varieties Read More

While most lettuce varieties tend to bolt when the weather is hot, butter lettuce has greater heat tolerance, and Buttercrunch lettuce is among the varieties most likely to do well during the summer salad season. This old-fashioned variety remains a winner - and it has proved its mettle by winning accolades from seed fanciers the world over. Buttercrunch form loose heads that provide a wealth of greens to enjoy year round. Plant it in a cool position in tropical areas - it doesn't mind a little shade. This lettuce is famed for its tender leaves with a buttery flavour that keeps you coming back for more.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

45-55 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun|Part Shade

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

30cm

Plant Height

20-30cm

Additional Features

Cool Season, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: LETTUCE - Buttercrunch

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 400

Days to Harvest: 45-55 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Row Spacing: 45cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Beets, broccoli, Carrots, cucmbers, Onions, Radish

Additional Features: Cool Season, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa

Germination Time: 5-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun|Part Shade

Plant Height: 20-30cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Lettuce
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Lettuce
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Lettuce
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Lettuce
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Lettuce
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Lettuce
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Because the small seeds have to be sown quite shallowly, it will be easier to keep seeds moist during germination if sown in trays. Alternatively, sow a few seeds in planting stations at the correct spacing and thin after germination. Sprinkle a little loose soil over the seeds till they are no longer visible and keep moist.

How to Harvest

As soon as the outer leaves reach a good size, you can begin cutting them for use. Pick during the coolest times of the day for best crunchiness. If you harvest a whole head, leave about 3cm of stem it may resprout.

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How to Sow

Because the small seeds have to be sown quite shallowly, it will be easier to keep seeds moist during germination if sown in trays. Alternatively, sow a few seeds in planting stations at the correct spacing and thin after germination. Sprinkle a little loose soil over the seeds till they are no longer visible and keep moist.

How to Harvest

As soon as the outer leaves reach a good size, you can begin cutting them for use. Pick during the coolest times of the day for best crunchiness. If you harvest a whole head, leave about 3cm of stem it may resprout.

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See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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