Botanical profile

Boston Buttercrunch Lettuce

Latin name
Lactuca sativa 'Buttercrunch'
Type
Leafy annual (head lettuce)
Family
Asteraceae

A Boston-type variety highly prized for its tender, thick, slightly sweet leaves with an unmistakable buttery texture. Forming a beautiful, bright green, open apple, it is both tasty and decorative. Resistant to bolting , it is ideal for successive harvests from spring to autumn. Very easy to grow in the ground, in pots or in planters, it is perfect for both beginners and more experienced gardeners.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular and constant — cool, moist soil at all times
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Carrots, radishes, onions
Plants to avoid
Parsley and celery
Spacing
25 to 30 cm between plants, 30 to 40 cm between rows
Harvest period
May to September

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.