Butterhead Lettuce

Soft, buttery loose-hearted lettuce — Buttercrunch, Bibb and Tom Thumb types for sweet, tender salads.

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Butterhead lettuce seeds — soft, sweet hearts

Butterhead lettuce is the loose-hearted type with soft, buttery leaves and a mild, sweet flavour — the group that includes Buttercrunch, Bibb and Tom Thumb. It sits within our wider lettuce range, part of the leafy greens collection. New to growing? Our vegetable growing guide covers the basics.

Sow little and often for a steady supply of soft hearts — the calendar shows the windows.

How to grow butterhead lettuce

Sow thinly direct or in modules into cool, moist soil, and keep it watered to stop bolting in warm spells. Cut the whole loose heart, or pick outer leaves as you go. Botanically it is Lactuca sativa.

Pair it with other salad leaves

For crunch, grow upright romaine; for fast pickings, loose-leaf salad mixes. Browse all lettuce and vegetable seeds.

Ready for crisp, sweet hearts? Browse the wider leafy-greens range or see every lettuce type.

Related categories: Lettuce · Romaine Lettuce · Salad Leaf Mixes · Leafy Greens · Lactuca sativa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is butterhead lettuce?
A loose-hearted lettuce with soft, buttery, mild leaves, such as Buttercrunch and Bibb.

When should I sow it?
From early spring to late summer, little and often; skip the hottest weeks to avoid bolting.

How do I stop it bolting?
Keep the soil cool and moist, give light shade in midsummer, and harvest before it runs to seed.

Can I grow it in pots?
Yes — butterheads crop well in containers and window boxes with regular watering.