Alkindus Butterhead Lettuce

Name: Alkindus Butterhead Lettuce
Brand: Planted Places
SKU: RDALKLET4S
Price: 3.49 USD
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Certified Organic
6-8 Weeks Mature
Free Shipping for 12+ Seedlings

Alkindus Butterhead Lettuce is a 2" organically grown leafy green with tender, buttery leaves and a beautiful rosette shape. It thrives in containers, grow pots, and planted walls—an ideal choice for homegrown salads and garden-to-table meals.

This organic lettuce is rich in vitamin K, folate, and hydration-supporting water content. Its mild, sweet flavor makes it perfect for wraps, sandwiches, and fresh bowls.

Fun Fact: Butterhead lettuces like Alkindus were once a favorite among French royalty and are still prized by chefs for their soft texture and delicate taste.

Organically grown and shipped with care—ready to brighten your garden and your plate.

Growth Timeline

Growing Season: Year Round (in mild climates)
First Harvest: You may start picking leafs as soon as there are at least 3 mature leaves (4-5" long), which takes about 3-4 weeks. Always keep at least 3 leaves on plant for vegetative growth to continue.
Final Harvest: 5-8 weeks

Growing Zone

Most leafy greens like the cooler temperatures, but they can generally grow year-round. You want to be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region. Refer to the guidelines below:

COLD CLIMATES

If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, hold off on growing until night temperatures are consistently in the 40's.
On the occasional dips into the 30's, you can cover your seedlings with a sheet overnight.

WARM CLIMATES:

If you regularly experience temperatures above 90 degrees, you may want to focus on herbs and heat-tolerant fruiting plants (tomatoes and peppers) instead.

To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.

More Lettuce Tips

Best Planted Wall Placement: Near the top in cooler temperatures (to maximize sun exposure), near the bottom when it's hot (for shade).

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We take great care to ensure our seedlings are healthy and well-established before they’re shipped. We pre-germinate the organic seeds and grow them up to 8 weeks before shipping them as young plants. Seedlings typically arrive within 1-4 days. For more information, see our shipping policy.

No Time to Plant?

We'll handle the planting for you! Select the "Pre-Plant" checkbox on your seedlings in the cart, and they will arrive already rooted in soil and biodegradable bags, designed to fit perfectly into your Planted Wall or container pots. Learn more below!