High Mowing Organic Seeds Optima Lettuce
Best butterhead lettuce for home gardeners seeking reliable spring harvests.
This butterhead variety takes the frustration out of spring gardening by pairing a luxurious, velvety texture with remarkable resistance to bolting and mildew. You sacrifice the variety of an heirloom mix for the absolute reliability of a uniform, high-performing crop that actually makes it to your salad bowl.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in hot climates wanting a longer harvest season
- Home cooks prioritizing tender texture and sweet flavor
- Organic growers seeking reliable, non-GMO seed performance
Who should skip it
- Market growers needing high-volume yields per plant
- Meal preppers requiring long-lasting refrigerator storage
- Gardeners managing heavy slug and snail populations
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against downy mildew and tip burn ensures reliable harvests.
Growth Uniformity
Consistent development makes for a predictable and tidy garden bed.
Bolting Tolerance
Stays sweet and tender even as spring temperatures begin to climb.
Texture Quality
Velvety leaves offer a premium mouthfeel superior to standard butterhead varieties.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward requirements make this an accessible choice for home gardeners.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a rich, buttery finish that elevates simple garden salads.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity
52 days
Plant Type
Lettuce
Seed Features
Organic, Non-GMO
Disease Resistance
Intermediate resistance to Bottom Rot, Downy Mildew, Lettuce Mosaic Virus, and Tip Burn
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing
8-12 inches
Sunlight Exposure
Full sun
Lifecycle
Annual
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