
Details
An All-America Selections Winner in 1963! Buttercrunch has thick, juicy, green leaves and soft heads that are creamy yellow inside. This extremely popular lettuce has a luscious, buttery texture. It is best grown in cooler regions with exceptional heat tolerance. You'll appreciate Buttercrunch maintaining its sweetness during summer's heat without turning bitter. It also holds well into the fall without bolting.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lactuca sativa |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 3 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 1-2 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Early Spring |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 60-70 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |