Quantity
Approximately 400 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic ‘Buttercrunch Bibb’ lettuce is a refined and generous variety, highly prized for its tender heads, thick leaves, and remarkable taste quality. With its deep green foliage, sometimes slightly tinged at the edges, Lactuca sativa forms compact and supple rosettes whose pale, almost buttery heart evokes the freshness of garden salads picked at their peak. Its crisp, juicy, and melting texture makes it a particularly pleasant lettuce to enjoy plain, in a mixed salad, or slipped into a sandwich. In the vegetable garden, it is appreciated for its good stand, its remarkable drought resistance, and its slow bolting, two valuable qualities for extending harvests. It adapts well to both sun and partial shade, allowing it to easily find its place in different parts of the garden. Its steady growth and ability to form pretty loose heads provide the gardener with harvests that are as beautiful as they are flavorful. A reliable and accessible variety, it suits both beginners and lovers of delicate and tender lettuces. It is a delicate, productive, and fresh head lettuce, perfect for enriching the vegetable garden with sweetness, texture, and consistency.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, friable and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest50 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, radishes, cucumbers
Avoid planting withCabbage, onions
Salad, sandwich, cold dish, container gardening, edible garden
