Eden Brothers
Lettuce Seeds - Buttercrunch
Best heat-tolerant lettuce for home gardeners in warmer climates.
Cultivate your own classic butterhead lettuce with Organic Buttercrunch seeds, an award-winning heirloom variety. Known for its tender, buttery leaves and mild flavor, this lettuce is a garden favorite. It's exceptionally heat-tolerant, making it a great choice for warmer climates. Buttercrunch grows into firm heads, reaching 6 to 8 inches tall. This fast-growing vegetable is easy to manage, resistant to common lettuce diseases, and can even be harvested as microgreens for an early treat.
$6.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Organic
/ Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Organic
Who it's for
- Gardeners in warmer climates wanting a longer harvest season
- Home cooks seeking premium flavor and delicate salad textures
- Novice gardeners needing high germination success and reliable growth
Who should skip it
- Urban growers with limited space for proper plant spacing
- Meal planners requiring greens that store for extended periods
- Gardeners unwilling to manage frequent pest monitoring and control
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Exceptional resilience against bolting makes it perfect for warmer garden climates.
Growth Speed
Rapid maturity allows for quick harvests or early microgreen enjoyment.
Container Versatility
Compact size makes it an ideal candidate for small-space patio gardening.
Disease Resistance
Reliable genetics provide a sturdy defense against common lettuce-related ailments.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance requirements make this an excellent choice for beginner gardeners.
Flavor Profile
Classic buttery texture delivers a consistent, mild taste in every leaf.
Key Specs
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Organic
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Up to 8 inches
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing
4 to 16 inches
Hardiness Zones
2 through 10
Days to Maturity
30 to 60 days
Features
- Buttery, soft lettuce leaves
- Resistant to bolting and disease
- Excellent heat tolerance
- Ideal for container gardening
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- Harvestable as microgreens
- Classic butterhead lettuce type
- Heirloom and organic variety
What customers say
The sentiment surrounding Eden Brothers Buttercrunch lettuce seeds is overwhelmingly positive, centered on exceptional quality and reliability. Gardeners consistently report high germination success, making the planting process straightforward and dependable. The resulting lettuce earns high marks for its superior flavor and tender, buttery texture, confirming this variety as a premium choice that delivers on its promise of delicious, home grown produce.
Know before you buy
Yes, Buttercrunch is an excellent choice for container gardening. Because the plants only reach about 8 inches in height, they thrive in pots as long as they receive adequate sunlight and consistent moisture.
You can expect to harvest full heads of Buttercrunch lettuce in 30 to 60 days. If you prefer to harvest them as microgreens, you can begin gathering them much sooner.
Buttercrunch is well-regarded for its heat tolerance and resistance to bolting, which is when lettuce turns bitter and goes to seed prematurely. While it performs well in warmer conditions, it still benefits from partial shade during the peak heat of the afternoon.
Sow the seeds at a shallow depth of 1/8 inch. Space your plants 4 to 16 inches apart depending on how large you want the heads to grow, and ensure they receive moderate, consistent watering.
Yes, these are certified organic, heirloom, and open-pollinated seeds. This means they are non-GMO and you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons.
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