Butterhead lettuce 'Bibb'

Keep soil moist and feed with nitrogen rich fertilizer.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Bibb is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Bibb tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.8 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Sow seeds barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Seeds germinate best at soil temperatures between 60-68 degrees F.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 9.75 inches (25.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.31 inches (0.8 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bibb about 25 days before your last frost date.

Plant seedlings into garden between 3-4 weeks. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C)

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Bibb about 15 days before your last frost date.

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

It was first grown by Jack Bibb, a Kentucky amateur horticulturist, in the late 1800s. Also known as limestone lettuce due to the limestone found in the soil where it was first grown. ¹

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