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Butterhead White Lettuce Seeds - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

Butterhead White Lettuce Seeds - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4 weeks early.
Plant seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep in fertile, well-drained soil.
Space seedlings 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) apart.
Maintain soil temperatures 55–70°F (13–21°C); germination occurs in 7–14 days.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilize with balanced organic fertilizer.
Harvest when heads are firm and leaves are crisp.

Tips

Mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.
Sow successively for continuous harvest.
Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden beds.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Tender

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

N/A

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Butterhead White Lettuce Seeds - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable

Butterhead White Lettuce is an heirloom variety with tender, pale-green, buttery leaves forming compact heads. It is mild and sweet in flavor, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Easy to grow in cool or mild climates, it matures in 60–70 days and provides repeated harvests. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, Butterhead White Lettuce is ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners seeking fresh, nutrient-rich, gourmet greens.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leafy Greens

plant-height

Plant Height

20–25 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

20–25 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.6 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000174458

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Butterhead White Lettuce a popular leafy vegetable?

Butterhead White Lettuce is valued for its soft, tender leaves, compact buttery heads, and dependable harvests, making it a favorite choice for home vegetable gardens and fresh seasonal salads.

Where can Butterhead White Lettuce be grown?

It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, kitchen gardens, and containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.

When is Butterhead White Lettuce ready to harvest?

Young leaves can be harvested for baby greens, or entire heads may be harvested once they become firm and reach a suitable size. Regular picking helps provide a continuous supply of fresh leaves.

How can Butterhead White Lettuce be used in the kitchen?

The crisp, tender leaves are suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and as a garnish for a variety of cold dishes.

Does regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?

Yes, harvesting the outer leaves while leaving the central growing point intact may encourage continued leaf production under suitable growing conditions.

Can Butterhead White Lettuce be grown in containers?

Yes, it grows successfully in containers with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, regular watering, and adequate sunlight, making it suitable for patios, balconies, and other small-space gardens.