Lettuce Seeds - Bibb

$300

Average Seed Count: 200

Bibb is a crisp, clean, and easy to grow butterhead lettuce that has light green leaves with the occasional red spots. This lettuce variety is perfect for farmers markets and for the home gardener. This Bibb does well in the heat, yet still grows quickly in our cool weather.

Lactuca sativa

Details:

  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days to Maturity: 57
  • Light: Full Sun and Part Shade
  • Plant Spacing: 1-16"
  • Plant Height: 6-15"

Sowing Info:

  • Seed Depth: 1/8"
  • Days to Germination: 7-15 days at 50-72°F

Growing Info

For direct seeding, seeds germinate at low soil temperatures (40°F), but poorly above 75°F. Sow seeds 2-3″ apart, rows 12–18″ apart. Cover seed lightly, about 1/8″, and firm soil gently. Thin iceberg and romaine lettuce to one plant every 10–12″, other types 8–10″ for full size heads or 6″ for mini heads.