Butterhead lettuce for spring and summer beds lettuce hilde ii seeds are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a classic head lettuce variety with firm, tender heads. This annual vegetable belongs to Lactuca sativa...
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Shop nowButterhead lettuce is the loose-hearted type with soft, buttery leaves and a mild, sweet flavour — the group that includes Buttercrunch, Bibb and Tom Thumb. It sits within our wider lettuce range, part of the leafy greens collection. New to growing? Our vegetable growing guide covers the basics.
Sow little and often for a steady supply of soft hearts — the calendar shows the windows.
Sow thinly direct or in modules into cool, moist soil, and keep it watered to stop bolting in warm spells. Cut the whole loose heart, or pick outer leaves as you go. Botanically it is Lactuca sativa.
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What is butterhead lettuce?
A loose-hearted lettuce with soft, buttery, mild leaves, such as Buttercrunch and Bibb.
When should I sow it?
From early spring to late summer, little and often; skip the hottest weeks to avoid bolting.
How do I stop it bolting?
Keep the soil cool and moist, give light shade in midsummer, and harvest before it runs to seed.
Can I grow it in pots?
Yes — butterheads crop well in containers and window boxes with regular watering.
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