Organic 'Buttercrunch' head lettuce
Organic 'Buttercrunch' head lettuce (Lactuca sativa), offered by the seed company Aimers
This open-pollinated variety of butterhead lettuce forms beautiful, compact heads with thick, crisp, medium to dark green outer leaves. The yellow-white heart is tender, buttery, and mild, offering a very pleasant texture. Prized for its good resistance to bolting, it ensures consistent flavor even when temperatures rise.
Propagation: Direct sowing in open ground
Plant height: 20 to 30 cm
Package size: Approximately 1,000 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 70 days
Frost tolerance: Can withstand light frost
Companion plants: Radishes, carrots, onions
Incompatible plants: None notable
Planting and maintenance:
Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, then repeat every two weeks as long as the weather remains cool. Sow approximately 3 mm deep, in rows spaced 45 cm apart or in clumps, in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Maintain consistent moisture to encourage even growth and thin the plants to about 30 cm apart to form good-sized buds. Harvest before bolting to preserve maximum sweetness.
