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Butterhead Boston — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Butterhead Boston
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55-65days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. Succession plant every 2 weeks.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light to medium green with creamy yellow center
Size: 6-8 inch diameter heads
Shape: Compact, rounded rosette with loose head formation
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and buttery with tender texture

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups for appetizers

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, cutworms, flea beetles
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, bottom rot, tipburn
Resistance: Moderate resistance to downy mildew

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

9 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 2 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest control

RadishesBreak up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly without competing for space

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots and help aerate soil

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be interplanted for efficient space use

GarlicNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting lettuce

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control lettuce pests

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and has similar water requirements without competition

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce growth and tall plants create excessive shade

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 13
Protein (g): 1.35
Fat (g): 0.22
Carbohydrate (g): 2.23
Fibre (g): 1.1
Sugars (g): 0.94
Vitamin A (µg): 166
Vitamin C (mg): 3.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.18
Vitamin K (µg): 102
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.082
Folate (µg): 73
Calcium (mg): 35
Iron (mg): 1.24
Magnesium (mg): 13
Phosphorus (mg): 33
Potassium (mg): 238
Zinc (mg): 0.2
Selenium (µg): 0.6

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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.

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

Grown Butterhead Boston?

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