Lettuce 'Limestone Bibb'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Limestone Bibb'

Keep in mind when planting that Limestone Bibb is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Limestone Bibb from seed

Sow seeds in two week intervals for a steady supply of lettuce, from April to August, as long as the weather is cool. This is a cool-weather crop.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.12 inches (0.3 cm).

Transplanting Limestone Bibb

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Limestone Bibb is a tender plant.

Harvesting Limestone Bibb

Can be harvested by pulling entire plant, or by cutting leaves 1" above ground to encourage further growth.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid spring.