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Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce Seeds

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[Lactuca sativa var. capitata] Verdunna butterhead lettuce seeds, voluminous blond-green head, excellent bolt resistance for summer growing.

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Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

A summer variety of butterhead lettuce, Verdunna forms a voluminous, heavy head with bright blond-green colouring, prized for its excellent resistance to bolting in the hottest months.

The Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce Plant

It belongs to the species Lactuca sativa var. capitata, family Asteraceae. It forms a compact, voluminous head with smooth leaves of bright light green, tending towards blond.

How to Sow Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

Sow from March to July in a seedbed or directly in the field, transplanting seedlings about 30 cm apart once they reach 4-5 true leaves.

How to Grow Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

It adapts to any well-drained soil; it is best suited to spring and summer cultivation thanks to its high heat tolerance and delayed bolting tendency.

Tips for Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

Harvest about 60-70 days after sowing, once the head is firm and compact; regular watering during hot spells prevents water stress and leaf bitterness.

Diseases and Pests of Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

It can be affected by downy mildew (Bremia) and grey mould in overly humid conditions; aphids and slugs remain the most common pests to monitor.

Uses and Curiosities of Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

Thanks to its crisp texture and delicate flavour, it works well both in simple salads and more elaborate dishes; the name Verdunna reflects the typical blond-green colouring of the head.

Properties of Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

Like other butterhead lettuces, it is rich in water, potassium and vitamin A, with a very low calorie content that makes it suitable for controlled diets.

Nutritional Values of Verdunna Butterhead Lettuce

Per 100 grams, Verdunna butterhead lettuce provides about 15 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 2.2 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.3 g fibre. Good source of potassium and vitamin A.