Territorial Seed Company Victoria Lettuce
Best heat tolerant butterhead for home gardeners seeking reliable summer harvests.
A reliable butterhead variety that produces heavy, crisp, and sweet heads. It is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a dual-season performer that offers consistent, high-quality yields.
$4.75
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Gardeners in warm climates needing reliable summer harvests
- Organic growers seeking naturally hardy and low-maintenance plants
- Home cooks wanting fresh greens over several weeks
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for the fastest possible harvest
- Urban gardeners working with very limited container space
- Northern growers focusing exclusively on late-season winter production
Performance breakdown
Harvest Reliability
Consistent head formation makes this a dependable choice for home growers.
Flavor Profile
Delivers the classic sweet, buttery crunch expected from premium butterhead varieties.
Seasonal Adaptability
Performs reliably across two distinct growing seasons for extended salad harvests.
Germination Success
Strong 80% minimum rate ensures high seedling survival in varied conditions.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow gardeners to easily harvest and replant seeds.
Growth Speed
Forty-five days to maturity offers a quick turnaround for fresh greens.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity
45 days
Seed Depth
0.125 inches
Seed Spacing
1 inch
Row Spacing
16-18 inches
Plant Spacing
10-16 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
40-80°F
Seed Life
3 years
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Variety Type
Butterhead
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