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Lettuce Seeds - Bibb

Classic heirloom butterhead lettuce

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lactuca sativa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 30 to 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

One of the great classic heirloom butterhead lettuce varieties available anywhere. Bibb Lettuce produces abundant yields of crisp and delicious lettuce. One of the most popular salad lettuces.

  • • Butterhead type lettuce
  • • High Yielder
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 970
1 Ounce 103,000

Planting Guide

View our Lettuce Planting Guide to learn more.

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Lettuce Seeds - Bibb

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Lettuce Seeds - Bibb FAQs

What type of seed is Bibb Lettuce?

Bibb Lettuce is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Bibb Lettuce get?

Bibb Lettuce grows to 8 to 10 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Bibb Lettuce?

Bibb Lettuce has a flavor profile described as buttery.

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