Butterhead Summer Crisp Lettuce Seeds – Heat-Tolerant, Sweet & Crunchy Greens

Grow fresh, crisp, and flavorful greens with Butterhead Summer Crisp Lettuce seeds. This variety combines the tenderness of Butterhead with the crunch of crisphead lettuce, making it perfect for salads and sandwiches. Known for its heat tolerance, it thrives in warm climates and produces vibrant, sweet-tasting leaves throughout the growing season.

Features:

1. Variety: Butterhead Summer Crisp Lettuce
2. Growth habit: Compact rosette with tender, crisp leaves
3. Flavor profile: Mild, sweet, and crunchy
4. Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised planters, and containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO lettuce seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring and fall (can be grown year-round in mild climates)
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
4. Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (6 mm)
5. Spacing: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Harvest: 55–70 days after sowing
8. Height: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
9. Width: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
10. Temperature: Grows best in cool to moderate temperatures; heat-tolerant variety
11. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
12. Maintenance: Thin seedlings and harvest outer leaves regularly for continuous growth
13. Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for both container and outdoor garden planting

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in the garden or seed trays after the last frost.
2. Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
3. Space plants 8–10 inches apart for proper air circulation.
4. Provide full sun exposure; partial shade helps prevent bolting in hot climates.
5. Harvest leaves when they reach desired size, or cut the full head at the base for mature harvest.