Nancy Butterhead Lettuce Pelleted Seeds produce classic Boston-type heads with thick, crisp medium-green leaves and sturdy, well-packed hearts. Tender butterhead texture and mild flavor make this variety a natural choice for fresh salads and lettuce cups. Harvest in about 55 days, depending on growing conditions. Picture a freshly harvested head at your kitchen counter, its leaves ready for a light dressing that lets their delicate flavor shine.

Nancy has intermediate resistance to Lettuce Mosaic Virus, which is not immunity. Pelleted seeds are easier to see and position for precise planting. Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds.

Germination Rate: 95%. Test Date: 4/26. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

What are pelleted seeds? Read our pelleted seeds guide.

Why Choose Nancy Pelleted Lettuce?

• Classic Boston type: Medium-green leaves form well-packed hearts for attractive whole-head harvests.
• Fresh flavor and texture: Mild leaves offer a tender bite with satisfying crispness, ideal for lightly dressed salads.
• Precise planting: The visible pellet coating helps you place individual seeds and reduce unnecessary thinning.
• Useful maturity window: Approximately 55-day harvests fit spring and fall planting plans.
• Intermediate virus resistance: Resistance to Lettuce Mosaic Virus adds a useful growing trait but does not replace good garden sanitation.

Planting Tips for Success

• Timing: Plant for cool spring or fall conditions. Avoid prolonged heat, which can encourage bitterness and bolting.
• Sunlight: Provide full sun in mild weather. Afternoon shade can help when temperatures rise.
• Soil: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with compost before planting.
• Sowing: Sow shallowly, about 1/8–1/4 inch deep. Keep pellets evenly moist until the coating breaks down and seedlings establish.
• Spacing: Allow approximately 10–12 inches between plants for full heads, with access and airflow between rows.
• Watering: Water consistently without saturating the root zone. Do not let germinating pellets dry out.
• Fertilizing: Use a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to its label and your soil's needs.
• Support and protection: No staking is needed. Monitor for slugs and aphids; use row cover when appropriate for pest or frost protection. Cold tolerance varies with plant maturity, acclimation, and exposure.
• Harvest: Cut heads when well formed and before bolting. Harvest during the cool part of the day and refrigerate promptly.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh salads: Tear leaves gently and toss with dressing immediately before serving to preserve their tender texture.
• Lettuce cups: Use broad leaves to hold cooled grain, bean, or cooked chicken fillings.
• Sandwiches: Layer washed, dried leaves onto sandwiches for fresh flavor and a tender crunch.

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Grow classic Boston butterhead lettuce with easy-to-handle pelleted seeds for your spring and fall gardens.

Nutritional Information

• Harvested produce: Nutrition refers to the fresh lettuce you grow, not planting seeds or pellet coating.
• Serving context: Nutrient amounts depend on the weight of lettuce served and any added dressing or toppings.

A variety-specific nutrient analysis is not available for this listing; numerical nutrient and % Daily Value claims are not provided.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Appearance, maturity, cold tolerance, and performance vary with weather, soil, and growing practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds cool and dry, protected from humidity. Use pelleted seeds promptly for dependable performance.
• Planting Zones: Lettuce is a cool-season annual; schedule planting around local temperatures and frost conditions rather than hardiness zone alone.
• For Planting: Seeds and pellet coating are not food. The recipe below uses harvested lettuce, not the seed packet contents.

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Nancy Butterhead Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette

A light dressing complements the tender leaves of your harvested Nancy lettuce. Serves 4 as a side. Prep time: 15 minutes. No cooking required.

Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 small harvested Nancy butterhead lettuce heads, about 6 cups torn leaves
• 1 small cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Separate the lettuce leaves, discard damaged portions, and rinse thoroughly under cool running water. Spin or pat dry, then tear into bite-size pieces.
2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, optional honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Place lettuce, cucumber, radishes, and chives in a large bowl.
4. Drizzle with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves. Toss gently and serve immediately, passing any extra dressing separately.

Options and Storage

Add drained chickpeas for a more substantial salad or replace chives with fresh dill. Keep washed lettuce and dressing refrigerated separately until serving. Refrigerate leftovers promptly; do not leave prepared salad out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.