West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Speckled Butterhead Organic)
West Coast Seeds (Speckled Butterhead Organic)
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Speckled Butterhead Organic lettuce seeds are CERTIFIED ORGANIC! The most delicate and beautiful leaf lettuce of all the varieties we carry, Speckled Butterhead has apple-green, buttery leaves with bright red, uniform little speckles, not blotches. This lettuce is elegant as a full leaf for presentations, spectacular as a baby leaf, and it matures to a tightly packed, tender head with soft wrapper leaves. Try Speckled Butterhead in larger containers or raised beds. Sow short rows every couple of weeks to stretch out the harvest window. This will prevent the whole crop from coming mature at the same time.
| Latin Name |
Lactuca sativa |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Exposure |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Sprouting | 7-15 days |
| Matures | 50 days |
| Starting |
Direct sow or start indoors and transplant. Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, or on the surface of the soil where the soil can be kept evenly moist.. Space or thin heading lettuce to 30cm (12″) apart. Space or thin looseleaf varieties to 20-25cm (8-10″) apart. Space rows for all types 45-90cm (18-36″) apart. Babyleaf lettuce can be planted quite densely, as it is harvested at an immature size. Sowing babyleaf lettuce seeds closely together in narrow rows makes harvesting simpler. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Aim for a soil with ample drainage and lots of organic matter. Add compost and lime at least 3 weeks prior to planting. One cup of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10′) of row will give adequate nutrition. Seedlings should be hardened off by reducing water and putting the plants outdoors 2 or 3 days before transplanting. This will help to prevent transplant shock and premature bolting. Regular watering is essential to prevent leaves from developing a bitter taste. |
| Germination Rate | 70% |
| Seed Life | 3 year |
Butterhead
Apple-green leaves with bright red speckles
Great as baby leaf
