- A variety for the southern gardener, the Bronze Mignonette Butterhead Lettuce can tolerate warm temperatures and displays a mix of bronze and green.
Lettuce Seeds - Butterhead - Bronze Mignonette
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Non-GMO Bronze Mignonette Butterhead Lettuce is tolerant of warm temperatures making it perfect for southern gardens. Mignonette is known for bronze streaks on medium green leaves and is very beautiful. The head of the butterhead lettuce grows about 8" wide in around 60 days. Slow to bolt, Bronze Mignonette is a wonder in the garden and is small and compact.
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Growing Bronze Mignonette Butterhead Lettuce Vegetable Garden Seeds
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Bronze Mignonette Butterhead Lettuce Growth Habits:
Sow seeds indoors for transplant or directly in soil ¦º" deep. Plant a few seeds per hole. After 15 days, seedlings should be thinned or transplanted to full sun to be 6-10" apart with rows 12-18" apart. Keep in rich well-drained soil. Baby leaves can be harvested after 25 days. Full heads are ready for harvest after 60 days, and can be cut at the base leaving 1" of stem for regrowth.
Various Uses for Bronze Mignonette Butterhead Lettuce:
Bronze Mignonette is both crispy and buttery. This makes it great for many dishes. Crisp and crumpled leaves are delicious on a sandwich giving that extra crunch. In a salad, the buttery texture elevates a dish. Finally, try using it as a bunless burger for a low-carb option. Bronze Mignonette is a great addition to the garden.
Bronze Mignonette Butterhead Lettuce Benefits:
Lettuce is low in calories but high in nutrition. Some of the nutritional benefits of lettuce include fiber, iron, folate, and vitamin C. Naturally low in fat and sodium, lettuce is also considered anti-inflammatory and great for heart-conscious individuals. Bronze Mignonette Butterhead Lettuce is not only delicious but extremely healthy.
Additional Information:
Bronze Mignonette is a heirloom variety dating back to 1898.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 27,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 108,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 2,720,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Lactuca sativa |
| Other Names: | Bronze Mignonette, Mignonette |
| Color: | Medium green leaves with bronze spots |
| Flavor: | Buttery |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity: | 60 days |
| Hardiness Zone: | All zones |
| Planting Depth: | 1/4 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 6-10 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 1-2 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Moist, well-draining |
| Temp Preference: | 60-75° |
| Light Preference: | Full sun |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Pests/diseases: | Caterpillars, aphids, bottom rot |
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