From the back of the Burpee Organic Buttercrunch Lettuce packet:
"All-America Winner. .... luscious, buttery texture. Compact heads with some heat resistance."
Full sun
1/4" deep
Thin to 8" apart when 1 to 2" high
Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days
Sow every two weeks to extend harvest
Recommended Varieties:
~Butterhead~
Red Derby
Buttercrunch
~Romaine~
Red Eye Cos
Paris Island Cos
Giant Caesar
~Looseleaf~
Oakleaf
Red Sails
Harvesting Tips:
~Looseleaf~
cut off most of the outer leaves and leave the small center leaves intact so the plant continues producing.
~Romaine / Butterhead~
When lettuce is properly headed, use a sharp knife at the base to cut it off.
If harvesting in spring, cut as soon as mature so they don't bolt (once that happens, the lettuce is very tough and bitter)
If maturing in the fall, they can last for several weeks in the garden. They will blanch (center leaves are lighter colored and are milder.)
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Hi, I live in South Jordan, UT in Daybreak. A lot of neighbors here grow gardens in the Community Gardens, but we are lucky to have a small garden in the backyard! I have a question about cilantro, basil and lettuce. We planted Burpee Looseleaf Blend lettuce on April 30. It has grown to the size of a large grapefruit. I keep going out and pinching leaves off to add to my salad, but am I supposed to be cutting them all the way off so they will grow again? Is this the same with Cilantro? It is now June 22, so it's been over 45 days...THANKS!!
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