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Esmeralda Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds - Crispy & Sweet, Rich Green Color, Perfect for Salads, Bolt and Disease Resistant, Vitamin-Packed
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

55 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

3 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Appealing Aesthetics: Esmeralda features superior firm heads with a crispy texture and deep, rich green color that enhances any dish.
  • Easy Growing Requirements: Thrives in average garden soil and full sun. Minimal care needed for a plentiful harvest.
  • Quick to Mature: Harvest your first heads of Esmeralda lettuce just a few weeks after sowing, with continuous yields throughout the season.
  • Ideal for Culinary Creations: Perfect for a variety of dishes, from fresh summer salads to gourmet sandwich toppings.
  • Robust Plant Health: Bred for excellent bolt tolerance and resistance to common lettuce diseases, ensuring a resilient and productive garden.

Welcome the Esmeralda Buttercrunch Lettuce into your garden for a delightful blend of aesthetics and resilience. This variety boasts firm, crispy heads with a sweet flavor and vibrant green hue, perfect for adding a nutritious touch to your meals. Start by sowing the seeds directly outdoors when the soil is ready to work. Lightly cover them, ensuring proper spacing for optimal growth. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to promote healthy development. With minimal care, this lettuce thrives in full sun and average soil, promising a bountiful harvest.

Esmeralda is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a robust garden performer. It offers excellent bolt tolerance and disease resistance, making it a reliable choice for gardeners of all levels. Enjoy quick maturation, with your first harvest ready in just a few weeks. Whether used in fresh salads or as a gourmet ingredient, Esmeralda Buttercrunch Lettuce will elevate your culinary creations while enriching your garden's beauty. Plant today for a continuous supply of crisp, healthful greens.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 900
Average germination rate: 90%

Package sizes

  • 250 seeds — 225 plants — covers about 99–155 sq. ft.
  • 12.5 grams (~11,250 seeds) — 10,125 plants — covers about 4,455–6,986 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, rosette-forming butterhead habit
  • Height: 15–25 cm (6–10 in)
  • Spread: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
  • Spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in) between plants; 30–35 cm (12–14 in) between rows
  • Coverage: approximately 0.44–0.69 sq. ft. per mature plant

Choosing a packet size

  • The 250-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners and small beds, perfect for successive sowings to keep salads coming.
  • The 12.5-gram bulk pack suits large gardens, market growers, and landscapers planning wide plantings or multiple successions through the season.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Esmeralda Buttercrunch Lettuce seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil is workable in early spring. Lightly cover the seeds with soil, spacing them about 6 to 7 seeds per foot in a row. Ensure the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter for optimal growth.

To germinate, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings reach about 2 inches high, thin them to stand 8 inches apart. This will allow ample space for the lettuce heads to develop fully. Gradually expose young plants to outdoor conditions by hardening them off over a week.

Maintain regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Provide full sun for the best growth and flavor. Harvest the lettuce when the heads are firm and full, and enjoy fresh in salads or as a decorative garden element. Successive plantings every 10-14 days can ensure a continuous harvest.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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