Baja Butterhead
Baja Butterhead Lettuce is a variety of lettuce known for its sweet flavor and soft, buttery texture. It is a relatively large lettuce, typically weighing between 1 and 2 pounds, and has loose, frilly leaves that form a compact head.
The leaves of the Baja Butterhead Lettuce are a vibrant green color and have a slightly crinkled appearance, which gives the lettuce a unique and attractive appearance. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and calcium.
This lettuce variety is often grown in the Baja California region of Mexico, which has a climate that is ideal for lettuce cultivation. It is known for its ability to withstand heat and drought, making it a popular choice for growers in warmer regions.
The Baja Butterhead Lettuce is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from sandwiches and wraps to salads and stir-fries. Its soft leaves are also perfect for making lettuce wraps, which are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional wraps and bread.
- Growing Season: Year Round (in mild climates)
- Harvest Method: Grazing method, cut and come again, start harvesting as soon as there are 5 mature leaves (4-5" long)
- First Harvest: 2-4 weeks from initial planting (2 weeks during peak growing seasons, 4 weeks during cold winter months)
- Final Harvest: 5-8 weeks
- Best Planted Wall Placement: Any level
We grow with the seasons! So in most climates, you will be able to grow year round. Typically most lettuce can handle the cooler temperatures and tend to look for the shade in the hotter temperatures.
You want to be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region. If you follow the guidelines below, you will be safe:
COLD CLIMATES
- If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, then you will want to wait until night temperatures are in the 40's consistently.
- On the occasional dips into the 30's, you can cover with a sheet or bring them indoors for that time period. The breeze is good for plants and helps to keep bugs at bay so growing outdoors is optimal.
WARM CLIMATES:
- If you live where it reaches above 90 degrees consistently, you'll want to grow heat tolerant fruiting plants (tomatoes and peppers) and herbs (basil, mint, rosemary) primarily.
To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.
We always ship our organic seedlings at their peak for transplant which means they can be held before shipping. We typically ship plants according to the following schedule:
CA - ship Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
US states outside of CA - ship Mondays and Tuesdays.
Outside of US - we do not currently ship outside of the US.
For more information, refer to our shipping policy.
Don't worry we tend to over-communicate the details when it comes to logistics. You'll know when orders (both seedlings and other garden products) are shipped.
