How to grow Butterhead Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Seed Saving Butterhead lettuce

Save seeds from the plants that are slowest to bolt. When the flowers have changed to seed heads remove seeds and dry indoors. Head lettuce may require cross-cutting. 1

Seed viability is three years.

How long does Butterhead lettuce take to grow?

These estimates for how long Butterhead lettuce takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Butterhead lettuce to germinate?
6 days

Average 6 days | Min 1 days | Max 19 days (226)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Butterhead lettuce?
+ 29 days

Average 29 days | Min 6 days | Max 99 days (21)

Days to Maturity How long until Butterhead lettuce is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 29 days

Average 29 days | Min 23 days | Max 63 days (10)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Butterhead lettuce?
= 64 days

When should I plant Butterhead lettuce?

Our when to plant Butterhead lettuce estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Butterhead lettuce before or after your last frost date.
60 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Butterhead lettuce

Butter leaf lettuce, Butter lettuce, Buttery lettuce, , Butterhead

Footnotes

1 :The New Seed-starters Handbook; Published 1988


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