LETTUCE Seeds, Bibb

Bibb Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Bibb'), also called Limestone lettuce, is an heirloom, open-pollinated butterhead forming small, loose heads of tender, buttery leaves. Delicate and refined, it is a salad-bowl classic.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lactuca sativa 'Bibb'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated butterhead lettuce
• Mature height: 8 to 10 inches
• Sun: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich
• Spacing: 6 to 12 inches; sow shallow

Best for

• Delicate salads
• Lettuce wraps and cups
• Sandwiches and burgers
• Spring and fall gardens, containers

How to grow

Sow shallowly in fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 6 to 12 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent bitterness and bolting. Provide afternoon shade in warm weather. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut whole heads at the base. Sow in succession for a steady supply.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and buttery with a soft, melting texture that pairs with light dressings.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.