Butterhead Adriana

Lettuce

55d to harvest

Sink your spoon into Butterhead Adriana’s tender, butter-soft leaves—an alluring pale-green rosette that feels silken and cool with every bite. The heads form at about 55 days, building a gently cupped, spoonable texture with mild, sweet flavor and a crisp-yet-delicate crunch at the center. Ideal for fresh salads and elegant sandwiches, Adriana also shines in quick tosses and light sauces where its supple leaves stay beautifully intact.

Crop Dates

Growing note: In frost-free Zone 13a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	—
Climate	Frost-Free Climate
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Oct 1st
Harvest Begins	Nov 25th
Harvest Ends	Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	5

Frequently Asked Questions

My Butterhead Adriana has pale, stippled leaves with fine webbing—what pest is this and how do I fix it?

This pattern is typical of spider mites. Rinse the undersides of leaves with a strong spray, then apply insecticidal soap (or horticultural oil) every 5–7 days for 2–3 rounds, covering leaf undersides. Keep the plants evenly moist (mitelogger stress worsens mites) and remove badly infested outer leaves to slow spread.

How often should I water Butterhead Adriana during the main growing phase to prevent loose heads?

From transplanting/early growth through head formation, water deeply 2–3 times per week so the soil stays evenly moist 1–2 inches down. If you squeeze a handful of soil and it crumbles rather than forms a soft ball, water immediately; if it feels soggy, cut back. Inconsistent moisture often causes bitter leaves and loose, underfilled butterhead heads.

When is Butterhead Adriana ready to harvest and how can I tell without overmaturing it?

Harvest at about 55 days when heads feel firm but still springy, with outer leaves fully expanded and no sign of bolting (flower stalks). Use the “lift and press” test: a gentle squeeze should hold together without hard, brittle firmness. Cut the head at the base in the morning for best texture; if you see the center elongating, harvest right away.