{"product_id":"lettuce-butterhead","title":"Lettuce | Butterhead 'Hilde II'","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow buttery, tender, and delicately folded heads of Butterhead Hilde II lettuce in your home garden. Butterhead lettuce is a quintessential salad favorite, prized for its soft, velvety leaves and sweet, mild flavor in fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and delicate wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese reliable plants produce loose, buttery rosettes throughout the cool growing season, making them a refreshing and rewarding addition to any vegetable patch. Start seeds indoors before the last spring frost or direct sow early for Canada's shorter, cooler growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Butterhead Hilde II Lettuce?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTender, buttery, and delicately folded loose heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbundant and reliable cool-weather yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExceptional mild, sweet flavor for fresh gourmet salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 60–70 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Butterhead Lettuce from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart lettuce seeds indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before your last expected spring frost, or direct sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Sow seeds about 3 mm (⅛ inch) deep in fertile, well-drained soil and keep cool and consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvide seedlings with plenty of bright light if started indoors. Before planting outdoor transplants, gradually harden off the seedlings. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and rich, amended soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart to allow proper air circulation and head formation. Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures and may bolt or turn bitter in intense summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently and evenly, ensuring the shallow root system stays moist, especially during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Butterhead Lettuce in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eButterhead lettuce thrives in the cool spring and fall weather characteristic of Canadian climates. Canadian gardeners benefit from starting seeds early indoors or using succession planting every few weeks to extend the harvest before intense summer temperatures arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse shade cloths during unexpectedly hot summer afternoons to protect sensitive plants from bolting, or time crops for a robust autumn harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, transplanting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Lettuce_-_Complete_Growing_Guide.pdf?v=1791044893\" title=\"How To Grow Lettuce in Canada | Complete Growing Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Guide to Growing Lettuce in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eButterhead Lettuce Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/lettuce-icon.png?v=1790994300\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eButterhead Lettuce 'Hilde II'\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eAnnual cool-season vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 60–70 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 100 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eOpen-pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/harvest-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFresh gourmet salads and sandwiches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Butterhead Lettuce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like biting into a tender, buttery head of lettuce harvested straight from your own garden. With its mild sweetness and velvety texture, Butterhead Hilde II is a rewarding and essential addition to any Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart your lettuce from seed this season and enjoy watching them form tender rosettes for a bountiful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":33361633017944,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/products\/butterlettuce1.png?v=1600712761","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/lettuce-butterhead","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}