Butterhead / Bibb Lettuce

Lactuca sativa 'All the Year Round'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'All the Year Round'

An established favourite producing medium-sized, tender heads. It is very hardy, requires little attention, and is ideal for sowing in Spring, Summer or Autumn.

Lactuca sativa 'Arctic King'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Arctic King'

A new butterhead that can handle the cold and low light of the winter months with some cover. Light green outer leaves and a tight lime green heart which is tender, crisp and juicy. Sown September and October, Arctic King will mature from...

Lactuca sativa 'Buttercrunch'

Lettuce (Bibb) 'Buttercrunch'

67 days. This is a Bibb type, meaning that it forms a tight little rosette of soft, dark green, upward-facing leaves surrounding a tender, pale centre. In our garden, the heads had thick, green leaves that were really sweet and tight, small...

Lactuca sativa 'Crucifia'

Lettuce (Butterhead/Cabbage type) 'Crucifia'

Very good summer lettuce. Slow to bolt and strong against internal tipburn with medium green colouring. Good disease resistance.

Lactuca sativa 'Dynamite'

Lettuce (Butterhead/Cabbage type) 'Dynamite'

Shiny, fresh green, medium sized heads that have resistance to aphids. Excellent quality for spring and early summer cultivation.

Lactuca sativa 'Greenhearting Mix (Avondefiance, Diana, Romany, Bubbles, Court)'

Lettuce 'Greenhearting Mix (Avondefiance, Diana, Romany, Bubbles, Court)''

Your whole summer lettuce supply from just one packet! Tender and tasty butterheads, crisp and crunchy icebergs and sweet and succulent cos types make up this extra special, great value blend. Slow to bolt meaning longer...

Lactuca sativa 'Marvel of Four Seasons'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Marvel of Four Seasons'

A delicacy in Europe--find out what they know! Beautiful brilliant green leaves tipped with deep red. Butterhead type has medium to large, firm heads. 1 g. plants about 100 ft. About 68 days to picking.

Lactuca sativa 'May Queen'

Lettuce (Butterhead)/Lattuga/Laitue 'May Queen'

May Queen can be planted in a greenhouse during the early winter (October/November) and will be ready for harvest by February. The small to medium sized heads of slightly crumpled leaves are very decorative, looking like old roses, especially...

Lactuca sativa 'Mikola'

Lettuce (Butterhead/Cabbage type) 'Mikola'

Red butterhead type with very compact, heavy heads. Leaves have green base with uniform red edge and very crisp for spring, summer and autumn cropping. Highly disease resistant.

Lactuca sativa 'Red Butterworth'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Red Butterworth'

A French gourmet butterhead lettuce. Soft, sweet tasting leaves are green, overlaid with reddish bronze on firm heads. Slow-bolting, black seeded, a delicacy in any salad and ideal as a garnish.

Lactuca sativa 'Suzan'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Suzan'

Large, pale green heads, well suited to early sowings under cloches and throughout the summer. Good resistance to bolting.

Lactuca sativa 'Unrivalled'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Unrivalled'

Medium-sized hearts. Sow outdoors in spring and summer. Also excellent for Jan-Feb sowing under glass for transplanting outdoors.

Sow little and often to ensure a continuous supply. Grow in a rich soil and water well in dry periods. Sow...

Lactuca sativa 'Verde Degli Ortolani'

Lettuce (Butterhead)/Lattuga/Laitue 'Verde Degli Ortolani'

Lactuca sativa (Bibb, Limestone)

Lettuce (Bibb, Limestone)

Plant as early in spring as possible to get the most delicious, small tender heads -- a true delicacy! About 57 days to harvest.

Lactuca sativa 'Avondefiance'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Avondefiance'

Dark green heads. Mildew resistant, and recommended for sowing June - early August. Very resistant to root aphid.

Sow little and often to ensure a continuous supply. Grow in a rich soil and water well in dry periods. Sow outdoors at...

Lactuca sativa 'Bruna di Germania'

Lettuce (Butterhead/Cabbage type) 'Bruna di Germania'

Small red/brown hardy lettuce for over wintering, growing to 20cm. Does better with some protection, i.e. a cold frame, or tunnel.

Lactuca sativa 'Burgundy Boston'

Lettuce (Butterhead/Cabbage type) 'Burgundy Boston'

Dark red, almost maroon outer leaves with pale red hearts. Slow to bolt and can be sown from early spring under cold glass, right through to early autumn.

Lactuca sativa 'Continuity'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Continuity'

75 days. (Merveille des 4 Saisons) These large 30-40cm (12-16 in.) butterhead lettuces are unusually beautiful, with big, bronze-red outer leaves and a pale green, tightly-folded heart. Excellent flavour. Pretty enough for the flower garden!...

Lactuca sativa 'Crufia'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Crufia'

A very good summer lettuce with medium green colouring and soft leaves. Slow to bolt, strong against internal tip burn and good disease resistance.

Lactuca sativa 'Enya Organic'

Lettuce (Butterhead) 'Enya Organic'

A tasty butterhead variety with good mildew resistance. Organic seed from plants raised organically. No chemical treatments at all. Certified by the Soil Association, and carry their Seal of Approval.