Buttercrunch Lettuce seeds - Vegetable Plant

Buttercrunch lettuce is a compact, butterhead type variety forming loose heads with soft, tender leaves. It grows well in cool to mild climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. This variety adapts well to garden beds, raised beds, and container planting, making it suitable for small gardens and continuous seasonal cultivation. Buttercrunch lettuce establishes quickly and can be harvested over a short growing cycle under suitable conditions.

Features

• Compact butterhead type with soft, loosely formed heads
• Suitable for cool to mild growing conditions
• Adapts well to containers, raised beds, and open ground
• Quick-growing plant with short growing cycle
• Suitable for repeated seasonal planting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lactuca sativa
• Common name (US): Lettuce
• Seed type / variety: Buttercrunch (butterhead)
• Growth habit: Compact, rosette-forming plant
• USDA zones: 3–9 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
• Germination time and conditions: 5–10 days at 15–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 15–20 cm height, 20–30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants