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Bibb

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Bibb

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa 'Bibb'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 55 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 8" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A classic American butterhead lettuce developed in Kentucky, prized for its exceptionally tender leaves and sweet, delicate flavor. The small, compact heads form perfect individual serving sizes with butter-soft texture that melts in your mouth. This gourmet variety is favored by chefs and home gardeners who appreciate premium salad quality.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow in early spring. Prefers cool weather for best head formation.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, slugs, cutworms, flea beetles. Common diseases: Tipburn, downy mildew, lettuce drop, bottom rot.