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

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 13th
Last Frost	Apr 10th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 10th
Harvest Begins	Jun 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 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

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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.