Butterhead Lettuce Seeds – Vegetable Plant
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Butterhead Lettuce Seeds
Butterhead Lettuce is a cool-season leafy vegetable valued for its tender, loosely formed heads and soft green leaves. It is suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and succession planting where fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture encourage healthy seasonal growth.
Key Features
Tender Leaf Texture
Produces soft, smooth leaves that form compact, loosely folded heads.
Compact Growth Habit
Develops uniform plants suitable for small gardens and container growing.
Cool Season Performance
Thrives in cooler temperatures during spring and fall growing seasons.
Versatile Garden Use
Suitable for raised beds, containers, kitchen gardens, and traditional vegetable plots.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lactuca sativa |
| Common Name | Butterhead Lettuce |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seed |
| Growth Habit | Annual Leafy Vegetable |
| USDA Zones | 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring, Fall |
| Sowing Months | February–May, August–October |
| Germination Time | 7–14 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 55–70°F (13–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate; Keep Soil Evenly Moist |
| Mature Size | 8–12 in Tall × 8–12 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 8–12 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Vegetable Gardens, Raised Beds And Containers
Butterhead Lettuce is grown for its tender leaves and compact growth habit. It is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, patio containers, and kitchen gardens where cool temperatures and regular watering support healthy seasonal harvests.