Butterhead lettuce 'Schweitzer's Mescher'

Lactuca sativa var. capitata

How to grow Butterhead lettuce 'Schweitzer's Mescher'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Schweitzer's Mescher is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Schweitzer's Mescher requires a soil ph of 6.2 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Schweitzer's Mescher from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Schweitzer's Mescher about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Schweitzer's Mescher

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Schweitzer's Mescher is a tender plant.

Harvesting Schweitzer's Mescher

Other Names for Butterhead lettuce 'Schweitzer's Mescher'

Susan’s Red