{"product_id":"pelleted-seed-lettuce-butterhead-nancy","title":"Pelleted Seed Lettuce Butterhead Nancy 4 Non-GMO, Heirloom Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eNancy Butterhead Lettuce Pelleted Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNancy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 95%. Test Date: 4\/26. JSS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are pelleted seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pelleted-seeds\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead our pelleted seeds guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Nancy Pelleted Lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Boston type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-green leaves form well-packed hearts for attractive whole-head harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh flavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild leaves offer a tender bite with satisfying crispness, ideal for lightly dressed salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The visible pellet coating helps you place individual seeds and reduce unnecessary thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful maturity window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55-day harvests fit spring and fall planting plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate virus resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistance to Lettuce Mosaic Virus adds a useful growing trait but does not replace good garden sanitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant for cool spring or fall conditions. Avoid prolonged heat, which can encourage bitterness and bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full sun in mild weather. Afternoon shade can help when temperatures rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow shallowly, about 1\/8–1\/4 inch deep. Keep pellets evenly moist until the coating breaks down and seedlings establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow approximately 10–12 inches between plants for full heads, with access and airflow between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently without saturating the root zone. Do not let germinating pellets dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to its label and your soil's needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut heads when well formed and before bolting. Harvest during the cool part of the day and refrigerate promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tear leaves gently and toss with dressing immediately before serving to preserve their tender texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use broad leaves to hold cooled grain, bean, or cooked chicken fillings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer washed, dried leaves onto sandwiches for fresh flavor and a tender crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Nancy Butterhead Lettuce Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGrow classic Boston butterhead lettuce with easy-to-handle pelleted seeds for your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested produce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrition refers to the fresh lettuce you grow, not planting seeds or pellet coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient amounts depend on the weight of lettuce served and any added dressing or toppings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA variety-specific nutrient analysis is not available for this listing; numerical nutrient and % Daily Value claims are not provided.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appearance, maturity, cold tolerance, and performance vary with weather, soil, and growing practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds cool and dry, protected from humidity. Use pelleted seeds promptly for dependable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce is a cool-season annual; schedule planting around local temperatures and frost conditions rather than hardiness zone alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds and pellet coating are not food. The recipe below uses harvested lettuce, not the seed packet contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNancy Butterhead Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light dressing complements the tender leaves of your harvested Nancy lettuce. Serves 4 as a side. Prep time: 15 minutes. No cooking required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large or 2 small harvested Nancy butterhead lettuce heads, about 6 cups torn leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 radishes, thinly sliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon Dijon mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon honey, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the lettuce leaves, discard damaged portions, and rinse thoroughly under cool running water. Spin or pat dry, then tear into bite-size pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, optional honey, salt, and pepper until combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace lettuce, cucumber, radishes, and chives in a large bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves. Toss gently and serve immediately, passing any extra dressing separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOptions and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"60 Seeds","offer_id":46993824481537,"sku":"438PJSS-1","price":2.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 Seeds","offer_id":46993824514305,"sku":"438PJSS-2","price":3.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":46993824547073,"sku":"438PJSS-3","price":3.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":46993824579841,"sku":"438PJSS-4","price":5.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/pelleted-seed-lettuce-butterhead-nancy-cutting-board.png?v=1793020507","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/products\/pelleted-seed-lettuce-butterhead-nancy","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}