Buttercrunch
Lettuce · Butterhead
Heirloom
Lactuca sativa
★ 5.01 review · 1 source
Asteraceae (Sunflower family) · Genus: Lactuca
About
An All-American Award Winner! Buttercrunch is a butterhead type with loose heads of thick, crisp leaves. Superb taste and texture. Lettuce is a cool-weather crop that can be grown Spring and Fall. Can plant in succession for a lasting garden-fresh crop. This is a heat-resistant variety.
Characteristics
Color
Red
Growth Form
Head
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Days to Maturity
50–60 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.13–0.25 in
Seed Spacing
7–9 in
Thin To
7–9 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
40–80 °F
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Soil Temp
35–85 °F
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Air Temp
28–75 °F
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Marcus SchulzZone 6a
★★★★★August 26, 2026