Butterhead Lettuce Esmeralda (53 Days)

53 DAYS
Lactuca sativa

A superior new buttercrunch type lettuce that is bred for both disease resistance and bolt tolerance. Enjoy firm, crispy heads that are rich in flavour and an attractive deep green colour. Packed with vitamins, this lettuce thrives in cooler weather and provides a refreshing crunch for salads and sandwiches.

Size: Mature heads typically reach about 6 to 8 in. across.

Yield: Expect abundant production with approximately 900 seeds per gram, ensuring a wealth of fresh leaves.

Taste: Sweet and crisp, with a tender texture that enhances salads and wraps.

How to use: Best enjoyed fresh, add to salads, sandwiches, or use as a garnish; versatile for many culinary applications.

Planting tips: Sow seeds outdoors as soon as weather and soil conditions permit. Cover lightly with soil, planting about 6 to 7 seeds per 1 ft. of row. Prefers average garden soil in a sunny location. Thin seedlings to 8 in. apart when 2 in. high, and consider successive sowing every 10 to 14 days for a continued harvest all summer.

Harvest tips: Harvest heads when they are firm and full, and pick outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Pelleted seed.