Butterhead Bibb Lettuce is a tender heirloom favorite with soft, buttery leaves and a sweet, mild flavor. Harvest compact heads for fresh salads, sandwiches and lettuce cups, or pick outer leaves as needed. This cool-season variety suits spring and fall gardens, raised beds and containers. Sow small batches every couple of weeks for a steady supply of fresh-picked greens. Each packet contains 1,000 non-GMO heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Why Choose Butterhead Bibb Lettuce?

• Buttery Texture: Soft, pliable leaves offer a tender bite and mild, slightly sweet flavor.
• Cool-Season Growing: A natural fit for spring and fall planting when temperatures favor lettuce growth.
• Flexible Harvesting: Pick outer leaves or harvest compact heads at your preferred size.
• Kitchen Versatility: Use harvested leaves for salads, sandwiches, burgers, lettuce cups and garnishes.
• Small-Space Friendly: Compact plants suit raised beds and containers with adequate soil volume and moisture.
• Non-GMO Heirloom: A traditional variety for gardeners seeking non-GMO vegetable seeds.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Choose full sun in cool weather or partial afternoon shade as temperatures rise.
• Season: Plant in early spring or late summer for fall harvests. Adjust sowing to local frost dates and temperatures.
• Sowing: Sow about ⅛ inch deep, covering lightly. Keep the soil surface moist until seedlings establish.
• Spacing: Thin to about 6–8 inches apart for compact plants, allowing more room if growing larger heads. Harvest young thinnings as baby greens.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Watering: Water evenly and regularly. Moisture stress can reduce leaf quality and encourage bitter flavor.
• Fertilizing: Follow soil-test guidance and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excessive feeding.
• Support and Care: Staking is unnecessary. Weed gently and monitor for aphids, slugs and snails.
• Warm Weather: Afternoon shade or shade cloth may help extend harvests, but high temperatures can encourage bolting.
• Harvesting: Harvest in the cool morning. Pick outer leaves as needed or cut heads above the soil line; regrowth varies with conditions.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: Wash and dry harvested leaves, then tear and dress just before serving.
• Sandwiches and Wraps: Add tender leaves for a fresh layer alongside your favorite fillings.
• Lettuce Cups: Spoon cooked vegetables, rice, chicken, tofu or beans into suitable leaves.
• Garnishes: Arrange clean leaves beneath chilled salads or alongside grilled foods.
• Lightly Wilted: Add leaves during the last few seconds of cooking, just until softened.

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Nutritional Information

Existing harvested-butterhead lettuce reference estimates, not a variety-specific analysis. Applies to harvested raw leaves, not planting seeds. Per 2 cups shredded raw lettuce, about 80 grams:

• Calories: 13
• Total Carbohydrates: 2.4 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 grams
• Protein: 1.2 grams
• Vitamin A: 41% Daily Value
• Vitamin K: 85% Daily Value
• Folate: 10% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: 6% Daily Value

Percent Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values are approximate and vary with growing conditions and serving size.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Head size, leaf color, texture, flavor and harvest timing vary with region, climate, soil and care.
• Seed Storage: Keep seeds cool, dry and away from heat, moisture and sunlight. Reseal opened packets and use clean, dry tools.
• Planting Zones: Grow as a cool-season annual. Schedule sowing according to local frost dates and temperatures; grow during cooler seasons in hot climates.

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Butterhead Bibb Lettuce Cups with Chickpeas and Garden Vegetables

Turn harvested Bibb lettuce into tender cups filled with lemony chickpeas, cucumber and tomatoes. This recipe uses harvested lettuce leaves, not planting seeds.

Serves: 4 as a light meal or appetizer. Prep: 15 minutes. Cooking: None when using cooked canned chickpeas.

Ingredients

• 12 large harvested Butterhead Bibb lettuce leaves
• 1 can (15 ounces) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving, optional

Directions

1. Wash hands and rinse the harvested lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and parsley under running water. Do not use soap on produce. Dry the lettuce gently and thoroughly.
2. Drain and rinse the cooked chickpeas. Mash about one-third lightly with a fork so the filling holds together while retaining texture.
3. Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes and parsley in a bowl.
4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss with the chickpea mixture.
5. Arrange Bibb leaves on a platter. Double up small leaves if needed, then divide the filling among the cups.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

Options: Add crumbled feta or diced avocado. For smaller lettuce leaves, serve the mixture as a chopped salad instead of cups.

Storage: Refrigerate leaves and filling separately within 2 hours. Use the prepared filling within 3–4 days and the washed leaves within 1–2 days for best quality. Assemble just before serving.

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