Burgundy Boston Lettuce: Elegant Color Meets Tender Flavor

Burgundy Boston lettuce is a stunning butterhead variety that combines visual appeal with exceptional culinary qualities. This heirloom lettuce produces medium-sized heads with deep burgundy and wine-colored outer leaves that gradually transition to pale green inner leaves. It's a favorite among gardeners who want both beauty and productivity in their vegetable beds.

Why Burgundy Boston Is Worth Growing

The striking coloration of Burgundy Boston makes it a showstopper in the garden and on the plate. The outer leaves have a rich, deep red hue that indicates the presence of beneficial anthocyanins, while the inner leaves remain tender and buttery. The flavor is mild and slightly sweet, perfect for fresh salads and delicate culinary applications.

Burgundy Boston forms compact, well-defined heads that are easier to manage than some larger butterhead varieties. The plants are relatively cold-hardy and perform well in spring and fall gardens. The variety is also moderately heat-tolerant compared to other butterhead types, extending your harvest season in many climates.

Planting Burgundy Boston Lettuce

Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your desired planting date, or sow directly in the garden during cool seasons. Burgundy Boston thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, well-draining soil amended with compost or aged manure. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart to allow adequate room for head development.

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season. Mulch around plants to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Burgundy Boston typically matures in 60 to 75 days, depending on growing conditions and the specific cultivar.

Harvesting and Enjoying Burgundy Boston

Harvest heads when they feel firm and solid to the touch. Cut the entire head at the base with a sharp knife in the early morning when leaves are crisp and full of moisture. The beautiful burgundy coloring remains vibrant even after harvest, making it an attractive addition to fresh salads and culinary presentations.

Burgundy Boston's combination of stunning appearance, tender texture, and reliable performance makes it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both aesthetic appeal and exceptional flavor in their homegrown lettuce.

• Beautiful multi-color lettuce leaves
  
  
• Semi-curly leaves with really nice texture and color
  
  
• Extremely popular amongst gourmet chefs and restaurants
  
  
• Easy to grow and does not require a lot of space
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 70 days
  
  
• Lettuce Seeds | Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere.  For leaf types seed should be sown thinly in rows 1 foot apart. For head, Bibb, and cos types, space rows 18 inches apart. Click here for complete Lettuce grow guide