Pirat Butterhead Lettuce

UDSA Certified Organic. Uniquely colored, this lettuce-type has red-tinged outer leaves. Though the look is different, its sweet flavor and delicate texture is notably superior when compared to other lettuce varieties. It is best suited for raw applications utilized as the primary ingredient in a simple salad or used for color and texture on burgers, sandwiches, or in wraps.

Each plant is started from certified organic seeds and grown organically at The Bloomery, LLC where it is USDA Certified Organic through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Each plant is grown in a 3-inch square pot and shipped in a plastic shell that holds your plant securely in place.

Plant Spacing:

• Babyleaf – continuous band.
• Full size – 8-12”

Row Spacing:

• Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed.
• Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.

Other Considerations:

• Harden off seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before transplanting. 

Harvest:

• Cut lettuce holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled rapidly. 
• For salad mix or baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach desired size, or cut evenly across the bed making sure to stay above the growing tip. 
• For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks.

Storage:

• Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity.