Ferry-Morse Lettuce Seeds - Bibb Organic

Bibb Lettuce seeds are a butterhead variety considered a real delicacy among gardeners and salad connoisseurs. Bibb Lettuce's small, somewhat loose head is easy to grow, tender and contains a distinctive flavor. Early starting this cool-weather vegetable, it is advised to avoid bolting in hot weather. It's known for it's superior flavor and texture and it can thrive and produce tender leaves in various growing conditions. The unique tolerance of this variety makes it perfect for growing in a range of climates, allowing growers to enjoy a consistent, flavorful harvest with every planting.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun/Partial Shade
• Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
• Days to Maturity: 57 Days
• Best Container Size: 12"
• Growing Height: 6-12"
• Water Needs: Moist (2 in/week)

• Botanical Name: Lactuca Sativa
• Flavor: Sweet, mild flavor and soft buttery texture
• Preparation Ideas: Smaller leaves make for a great choice in sandwiches
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 200-300
• Fill Weight: 0.7 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Type: Butterhead
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer/Fall

Sow Bibb Lettuce seeds directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2", covering firmly with soil. Thin to 1 plant every 12" when seedlings are 2" tall. Harvest the entire Bibb lettuce head at maturity.

• Planting Depth: 0.25"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Bibb Lettuce seeds roughly 12" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 18" apart

Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant with care.