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Buttercrunch — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Buttercrunch
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55-65days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow in early spring. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in cool, moist soil.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with high organic content
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 8-10 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green outer leaves with pale yellow-green hearts
Size: 6"
Shape: Compact butterhead with loose rosette formation
Flavour: Sweet, buttery, and crisp with a delicate, nutty finish

In the kitchen

Gourmet salads, lettuce cups, sandwiches, garnish. Perfect for fine dining presentations.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, leafminers, slugs, flea beetles
Diseases: Downy mildew, bottom rot, tipburn, bolting in heat
Resistance: Good resistance to tipburn and moderate bolt resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce growth and flavor

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, helps loosen soil

RadishesQuick harvest creates space, helps break up soil for lettuce roots

MarigoldsRepels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that damage lettuce

GarlicNatural pest deterrent, repels aphids and rabbits

SpinachSimilar growing conditions, provides ground cover and efficient space use

DillAttracts beneficial insects that prey on lettuce pests

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

Avoid

SunflowersCreates excessive shade and competes heavily for nutrients and water

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nitrogen, can overshadow lettuce

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.742
Fat (g): 0.0738
Carbohydrate (g): 3.37
Vitamin K (µg): 20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.0401
Calcium (mg): 14.2
Iron (mg): 0.0332
Magnesium (mg): 6.31
Phosphorus (mg): 19.2
Potassium (mg): 139
Zinc (mg): 0.173

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Buttercrunch

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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