Growing and Care
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, as lettuce has shallow roots.
- Fertilizing: Amend the soil with compost or use a balanced, nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote healthy leafy growth.
- Temperature Control: While heat-tolerant for a butterhead variety, use shade cloth during heat waves to protect plants from excessive heat and prevent bitterness or bolting.
- Pest Control: The plant is relatively pest-resistant, but regular monitoring is recommended for common pests like aphids, slugs, and snails.
Harvesting
Buttercrunch lettuce typically matures in 55-65 days, but leaves can be harvested at any time once they are large enough to eat.
- Cut-and-Come-Again Method: Harvest the larger, outer leaves as needed, leaving at least half of the plant and the central core intact to continue growing. This method allows for a continuous supply throughout the season.
- Whole Head Harvest: Cut the entire head off at the base, about an inch or two above the crown, once it forms a dense head about 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Leaving the roots in the ground may allow for some regrowth.
- Timing: Harvest in the early morning for the best, most crisp flavor.
- Storage: Store harvested leaves dry in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week, away from ethylene-producing fruits like apples or bananas.
Buttercrunch Lettuce 1/4oz
Vendor: Wax
Regular price
$3.00
Pickup available at Prattville Farm Center
Usually ready in 1 hour
Buttercrunch Lettuce 1/4oz
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Prattville Farm Center
Pickup availableUsually ready in 1 hour
1154 S Memorial Dr
Prattville AL 36067
United States+13343655400
Growing and Care
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, as lettuce has shallow roots.
- Fertilizing: Amend the soil with compost or use a balanced, nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote healthy leafy growth.
- Temperature Control: While heat-tolerant for a butterhead variety, use shade cloth during heat waves to protect plants from excessive heat and prevent bitterness or bolting.
- Pest Control: The plant is relatively pest-resistant, but regular monitoring is recommended for common pests like aphids, slugs, and snails.
Harvesting
Buttercrunch lettuce typically matures in 55-65 days, but leaves can be harvested at any time once they are large enough to eat.
- Cut-and-Come-Again Method: Harvest the larger, outer leaves as needed, leaving at least half of the plant and the central core intact to continue growing. This method allows for a continuous supply throughout the season.
- Whole Head Harvest: Cut the entire head off at the base, about an inch or two above the crown, once it forms a dense head about 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Leaving the roots in the ground may allow for some regrowth.
- Timing: Harvest in the early morning for the best, most crisp flavor.
- Storage: Store harvested leaves dry in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week, away from ethylene-producing fruits like apples or bananas.
