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Buttercrunch
Lettuces’ flavor typically matches their smell. If a lettuce smells sweet, it will taste sweet, and if it smells bitter, it will taste bitter, and so on. Buttercrunch boasts a firm, crunchy texture with a mild, faintly sweet flavor. Lettuces are particularly high in vitamin A and Potassium, which supports blood pressure, cardiovascular health, bone strength, and muscle strength.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Vegetables
7-10
3-5 weeks
Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures (60-70°F). If placed in higher temperatures, it can turn bitter and bolt.
Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.
For ongoing harvest, snip the outer leaves just above the base of the plant once they reach 4 inches tall to let the inner leaves continue to grow. Don’t cut more than 1/3 of the plant if you want it to keep growing. To harvest the full head, wait until it reaches maturity, then harvest from the base.
Origin
Butter lettuces are thought to have originated in the Mediterranean. This variety is considered an heirloom while other varieties are hybrids of the original lettuces. The most common butter lettuces are Bibb and Boston lettuce.
Qualities
Lettuces’ flavor typically matches their smell. If a lettuce smells sweet, it will taste sweet, and if it smells bitter, it will taste bitter, and so on. Buttercrunch boasts a firm, crunchy texture with a mild, faintly sweet flavor. Lettuces are particularly high in vitamin A and Potassium, which supports blood pressure, cardiovascular health, bone strength, and muscle strength.