Butterhead lettuces have a softer texture to their leaves, the opposite of an iceberg lettuce. They’re more about flavour rather than crunch.
Optima - SPECIAL
Optima is a special find. It has a good butterhead leaves, but unusually for this type, also has really crunchy leaf ribs, so a single leaf provides this amazing contrast of textures in your salad.
It was a complete star in our 2008 trials - growing really well despite the cold and wet.
250 seeds, organic. £2.99Stock: 100+
