This commodity profile was rendered from
knowledge.domain = commodity, key = cmd_00151(GDF v2.1.1, ? attributes, 28 sections).Renderer:
commodity_profile_rendererv1.0.0. Source row version:knowledge_forge_gdf_v2.1.1_tier2_cmd_00151.
Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Butter Lettuce |
| Scientific name | Lactuca sativa |
| Family / Genus | Asteraceae / — |
| Produce category | Leafy Green |
| Produce subcategory | Lettuce |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4075 |
| PLU — organic | 94075 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1086 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 40.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buttercrunch | 25% | Classic Bibb-type butter lettuce. Known for its compact, loose heads, tender, sweet leaves, and good heat tolerance. Crisp-tender texture, popular for both home gardens and commercial production. |
| Ermosa | 15% | Green butterhead lettuce, highly uniform, large heads, excellent for hydroponic and greenhouse production. Good disease resistance, particularly to downy mildew. Valued for consistent quality. |
| Rex | 12% | Large, uniform green butterhead lettuce, known for strong disease resistance (especially to downy mildew and fusarium wilt). Excellent for hydroponic and greenhouse systems, offering good yield and ro |
| Skyphos | 10% | Red-tinged butterhead lettuce, offering visual appeal with its attractive color. Uniform, medium-sized heads, suitable for hydroponic and greenhouse production. Good disease resistance. |
| Mirage | 8% | Green butterhead lettuce, known for its fast growth, uniformity, and good performance in both field and protected cultivation. Offers good disease resistance and reliable yields. |
| Salanova Butter (various) | 7% | A ‘one-cut ready’ lettuce system, offering many small, uniform leaves from a single cut. Includes various green and red butter types. Known for convenience, high yield, and extended shelf life for pro |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 31.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 µL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.5) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables (e.g., apples, bananas, tomatoes).
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene sensitive, high water content, odor absorbent
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable with a slight upward trend, driven by consumer preference for tender, mild greens and growth in hydroponic/controlled environment agriculture.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Boston | 60% |
| Bibb | 40% |
Pack sizes
- 24-count carton
- 4.5 oz clamshell
- 6 oz clamshell
- 7 oz clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
Rendered by commodity_profile_renderer v1.0.0 on 2026-05-15T23:50:00.000Z.