Butterhead Red Lettuce Seeds – Heirloom, Fresh & Crunchy, Perfect for Home Gardens

Add a splash of color and flavor to your garden with Butterhead Red Lettuce, an heirloom variety known for its crisp, tender leaves and rich, reddish-burgundy hue. This lettuce offers the same mild, buttery flavor as traditional Butterhead varieties, but with an added visual appeal. Perfect for home gardens, it’s easy to grow and produces sweet, crunchy leaves that are ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, Butterhead Red Lettuce provides reliable, vibrant greens that brighten up any meal.

Key Features:

• Heirloom Variety: Grow a time-honored, open-pollinated lettuce known for its flavor and resilience
• Mild & Buttery Flavor: Offers a delicate, sweet taste that complements a wide range of dishes
• Vibrant Color: Features stunning red-tinged leaves that add beauty to your garden and meals
• Crisp & Tender: Known for its crunchy texture and tender, succulent leaves
• Perfect for Small Spaces: Compact growth makes it an ideal choice for containers and raised beds

Product Details:

• Quantity: 100 seeds per pack
• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: Grows 6–8 inches tall with rounded, compact heads
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.5
• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Starting: Sow seeds directly in the garden or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist, well-drained soil
• Germination: Keep the soil moist and maintain temperatures between 60–70°F for best germination results
• Transplanting: If started indoors, transplant seedlings when they are 2–3 inches tall, spacing them 8–10 inches apart

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially in warmer weather
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth
• Harvesting: Harvest the outer leaves as needed or cut the entire head when mature
• Mulching: Use mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and control weeds