Buttercrunch

How to use it

Buttercrunch lettuce is primarily used as a leafy green, often found in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its crisp leaves add a delightful texture to dishes, and it can also be grilled for a unique flavor twist. This variety is particularly appreciated for its ability to thrive in a wide range of climates, making it a versatile choice for both home gardens and commercial production.

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In the kitchen

Garden lettuce is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. While the leaves are most often eaten raw in green salads, sandwiches, and wraps, they can also be added to soups or even grilled. Depending on the variety, you can also eat the seeds or the stems, which can be enjoyed either raw or cooked.

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About

Lactuca serriola, also called prickly lettuce, milk thistle (not to be confused with Silybum marianum, also called milk thistle) compass plant, and scarole, is an annual or biennial plant in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family. It has a slightly fetid odor and is commonly considered a weed of orchards, roadsides and field crops. It is the closest wild relative of cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.).