Northern Queen Butterhead
Northern Queen Butterhead is a type of lettuce that is known for its delicate texture and sweet, buttery flavor. It is a popular choice for salads, sandwiches, and wraps, and is prized by chefs and home cooks alike for its versatility and flavor.
Northern Queen Butterhead lettuce is named for its ability to thrive in cooler climates, making it a great choice for gardeners in northern regions. It has a compact head and soft, tender leaves that are green in color with a slight reddish tinge.
One of the great things about Northern Queen Butterhead lettuce is its versatility. It is a great choice for a wide range of dishes, from classic Caesar salads to more creative recipes that call for a delicate, flavorful lettuce. It is also easy to grow and care for, making it a great choice for beginners or anyone with limited gardening experience.
In terms of health benefits, Northern Queen Butterhead lettuce is low in calories and high in nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate. It is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
- 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.
