Not sure what type this is. A neighbor plucked it out of her yard and gave it to me.
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lontra's Butterhead Lettuce 1 Care Instructions
Ensure a rough distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) when sowing directly.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Lettuce 'Butterhead' is known for growing to a height of approximately 20.0 cm (that's 7.8 inches in imperial).
Your garden is in full sun light: Lettuce 'Butterhead' likes a position of partial sun.
Your garden is comprised mainly of clay soil - Lettuce 'Butterhead' likes to grow in loam soil.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (10b) is not within the ideal known range for Lettuce 'Butterhead'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9. You may have to reassess this planting for suitability in your garden.
Lettuce 'Butterhead' requires a soil ph of 6.2 - 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Snails, and Slugs are common problems for Lettuce so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about Butterhead Lettuce 1 is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Butterhead Lettuce 1 Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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grovespirit wrote:
I’m guessing that if this is an heirloom it’s May Queen… has closed round delicate heads with a rosy center blush. A terrific market and home butterhead. But if it’s a hybrid, then it could be almost anything.
Posted on 18 May 10 (about 3 years ago)
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