Buttercrunch Lettuce
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About
This heirloom lettuce has compact heads with thick, juicy, crisp green leaves tinged in red, and a compact yellow-white heart. It has a mild, buttery flavor and is excellent for salads and garnishes. It is also very tolerant to heat and slow to bolt.
It is a variety of Bibb and was developed to be more heat tolerant than the original Bibb lettuce.
Information
Physical Description
Similar to the bibb types, this letuce differs in its thick green leaves and small, tight head. Outer leaves are wavy and thick, so the head looks like the outer leaves are close to falling off. The inner leaves and core are tighter and paler in color, sometimes even creamy yellowy green.
Tasting Notes
Selecting and Buying
Preparation and Use
Use in salads, on sandwiches and as lettuce wraps.
Conserving and Storing
Store loosely wrapped in the refrigerator for up to a week.