- Heat-tolerant variety suited to warm climates
- Loose-leaf lettuce with a mild, nutty flavour
- Resistant to bolting for a longer harvesting period
- Quick-growing for a continuous supply of fresh greens
- Compact growth makes it ideal for small spaces and container gardening
Tropical & Sub-Tropical: All Year Around
Temperate: All Year Around
Cool: Spring & Summer
How to Grow
Position: Full sun
How
Direct into growing position or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Transplant when 3-4cm high.
Care
Plant in a well-drained, sunny position adding Yates Hydrangea Pinking Liquid Lime & Dolomite and Yates Blood & Bone to the soil before planting. Water regularly and apply Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food weekly. Make successive sowings every few weeks. Water at base of plant, rather than overhead, to minimise risk of disease. Protect from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.
Hint
Great companion plant for beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, onion, peas, radish and strawberries.
Thriving in warm climates, Yates Lettuce Buttercrunch produces tender, light green leaves with a mild, nutty flavour, perfect for fresh salads. This loose-leaf variety is highly resistant to bolting, ensuring an extended harvest period without prematurely going to seed. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for small garden beds, pots, or container gardening. Buttercrunch lettuce is quick to mature, allowing for a continuous supply of fresh greens throughout the season. Ideal for home gardeners, it thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering to maintain crisp, flavourful leaves. Whether grown in a backyard garden or a balcony planter, this lettuce variety is a reliable and rewarding choice for any grower.
