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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
Large, soft, slightly crumpled light green leaves in a loose head with a creamy yellow core. 'Buttercrunch' is a butterhead type lettuce bred at Cornell University.
Planting Lettuce
Days to Maturity
21–65 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 122 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 8" |
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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47 reviews
- Richard R.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars11/7/26The seeds grew.
Then the squirrels got them and left very few plants.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Wendy L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/3/26Second Favorite
All 4 locations tested outside and in a controlled greenhouse. Outside ~ 95% germination +/- 2sd. Inside almost 95% germination. (Not grown outside in IA or CO do to weather conditions.)
Taste test: 12 adults, 3 children. Overall review was "tasty and crisp" in comparison to other varieties tested.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey Wendy,
We're so stoked to hear that our Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce Seeds performed so well across all your test locations with that impressive germination rate. And we absolutely love that both the adults and kids gave it such great feedback for being tasty and crisp! That kind of feedback is super helpful for everyone.
Keep on growing 🌻
- Kelsie D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/29/26Grew indoors and outdoors
Grew these under a grow light in my kitchen when it was too hot to plant outside but now I’ve got some growing in a raised bed. Super easy to grow!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey Kelsie,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so stoked to hear that your Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce Seeds have been super easy to grow both indoors under your grow light and outdoors in your raised bed. That's awesome that you found a way to keep growing through the hot season!
Keep on growing 🌻
- Lisa T.MN, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/2/26Yum!
My lettuce grew fast and well...even though we have cooler weather here at night until recently. I have had several salads already and used them in sandwiches. I planted them in several different areas of my raised bed. This is a small, up-and-coming section of this lettuce. A nice addition to your garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Lisa,
What a fantastic lettuce success story! We love hearing that your Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce Seeds grew fast and well even with those cooler nights. The fact that you've already enjoyed several salads and sandwiches from your harvest is amazing! Smart move planting them in different areas of your raised bed too. Thanks for sharing your Buttercrunch lettuce growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sharon V.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/22/26A Family Favorite
Great germination and tastes great. The only lettuce my daughter eats! Grows great in my GreenStalk and raised beds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed