Enjoy homegrown, tender, and crisp greens with Butterhead Lettuce Seeds, a favorite cool-season crop known for its soft, buttery leaves and mild flavor. This variety thrives in home gardens, raised beds, and small-space container gardening, making it one of the most popular leafy greens for beginner and experienced gardeners.
Butterhead lettuce develops loose, smooth heads with vibrant color and excellent texture, ideal for fresh salads and healthy meals. Known for dependable germination and rapid growth in cooler weather, these non-GMO lettuce seeds ensure successful harvests with minimal effort. With the right planting and care, you can enjoy steady harvests throughout the season.
Features
- Premium non-GMO Butterhead Lettuce seeds
- Crisp, tender greens with mild flavor
- Excellent for cool-season gardening
- Fast-growing leafy green
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, and small gardens
- High germination rate
- Great for fresh salads and healthy homegrown dishes
- Beginner-friendly, reliable growth
Specifications
- Seed Type: Butterhead Lettuce Seeds
- Common Name (US): Lettuce Seeds
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual leafy green
- Heirloom: Available depending on lot
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Early spring, fall planting
- USDA Zones: 2–11
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 45–60 days
- Growth Habit: Loose, soft heads
- Plant Height: 6–12 inches
- Watering Needs: Consistent moisture for tender leaves
- Ideal Uses: Fresh salads, wraps, healthy meal prep
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Plant in early spring or fall when temperatures are cool.
- Ideal soil temperature: 40–75°F.
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep.
- Space plants 6–10 inches apart.
- Thin seedlings for proper airflow and leaf development.
- Sunlight:
- Full sun in cool weather; partial shade helps prevent bolting in warmer climates.
- Watering:
- Maintain consistent, even soil moisture.
- Avoid overhead watering to keep leaves clean and crisp.
- Harvesting:
- Begin harvesting outer leaves when plants reach 4–6 inches tall.
- For full heads, harvest at 45–60 days.
