Ark of Taste Amish Speckled Butterhead Lettuce

Discover the heritage and wholesome goodness of Amish Speckled Butterhead Lettuce, a culinary treasure with a rich history and exceptional flavor. Cultivated by the Amish community, this lettuce variety boasts delicate buttery leaves adorned with distinctive reddish-brown speckles, offering a visual and culinary delight.

Support the Ark of Taste Amish Speckled Butterhead Lettuce - 10% of sales goes to Slow Food USA!  

Here's the Heritage Story:

The origins of the Speckled Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) date back to 1660 in Holland. From Holland, the lettuce was brought to Germany, where it was widely cultivated. Finally in the late 1790s the Speckled lettuce was brought to North America, first arriving in Waterloo County, Ontario. The name, Speckled lettuce, comes from the German Forellenschluss, which means "speckled like a trout".

Plant Specifications: 

The Amish Speckled Butterhead Lettuce typically takes around 2 to 3 weeks from starter plant to reach maturity. Harvest the outer leaves as needed once the plant reaches a suitable size, or wait until the entire head is mature for a full harvest.

Make sure to plant in nutrient dense soil to ensure thriving plants. You can purchase our magic organic soil and organic soil boosters (micro and macro nutrients in the form of marine-based fertilizers, worm castings, and beneficial fungi) specifically curated to help improve your soil.