{"product_id":"ga-laitue-buttercrunch-bio","title":"Organic 'Buttercrunch' Lettuce","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eOrganic 'Buttercrunch' lettuce (Lactuca sativa) from the seed company Gaia, a tender, sweet and incredibly resilient head lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e'Buttercrunch' lettuce is a heritage variety prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"242\"\u003ebuttery, crisp texture\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"263\"\u003emild flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , and compact, \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e heads. Its well-formed, firm, and juicy rosette makes it one of the best butterhead lettuces. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eslow to bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e , stress-resistant, and reliable even in variable conditions. Developed at Cornell University (often associated with Maïsell University in older records), it remains a beloved classic among gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Radish, Marigold, Broccoli, Bean, Beetroot, Carrot, Nasturtium, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Coriander, Strawberry \u003cbr data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Celery, Parsley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eSpread\/carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small, compact, apple-shaped head\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"954\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 15 to 20 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 300 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sweet flavor, compact buds, slow to flower, stress resistant, classic Butterhead type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright green\u003cbr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, crunchy, sweet and buttery\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eSow directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eas soon as the soil is workable\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out. 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