Buttercrunch Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) by Comehaven
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Enjoy tender, buttery leaves straight from your garden with Buttercrunch Lettuce, a classic heirloom variety valued for its crisp texture, sweet flavor, and heat tolerance. Botanically known as Lactuca sativa, this leafy green forms compact, rosette-shaped heads with emerald-green, softly cupped leaves—perfect for fresh salads and gourmet meals.
Buttercrunch is ideal for spring and fall planting, thriving in containers, raised beds, or traditional garden rows. It tolerates partial shade, resists bolting better than many other lettuces, and matures quickly for continuous harvests. A great choice for beginners and experienced growers alike, this lettuce delivers flavor, nutrition, and beauty with minimal effort.
HOW TO GROW
Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and amend with compost or aged manure. Maintain good drainage and consistent moisture for optimal flavor.
Cold Stratification: Not required. Lettuce germinates best in cool temperatures.
Indoor Starting: Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost. Transplant gently after hardening off to prevent root damage.
Direct Sowing: Sow outdoors as soon as soil is workable. Thin seedlings to proper spacing. Water carefully during establishment.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting roots dry out.
Fertilizer: Apply compost or a balanced organic fertilizer early in the season.
Weeding: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and reduce weed growth.
Harvest: Snip outer leaves as needed or harvest entire head when full-sized. Best picked in the morning for crispest leaves.