Astéracées • Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Buttercrunch Bibb Head Lettuce - Organic

"A tender and crisp lettuce, perfect for fresh salads and organic gardens."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Originating in the United States, Buttercrunch Bibb lettuce is a head lettuce variety prized for its tender texture and thick, slightly crisp leaves, offering a delicate crunch. Valued for its moderate heat resistance and its ability to form a firm yet supple head, it embodies the perfect balance between sweetness and freshness, ideal for refined salads.

In the garden, Buttercrunch Bibb reveals its hardiness by adapting well to longer, warmer seasons. Its compact shape makes it a valuable ally in organic gardens, where it occupies a prominent place in crop rotations and blends harmoniously with other leafy vegetables. This lettuce is a generous companion, both productive and delicious, appealing to novice and experienced gardeners alike.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Regular
    Note: Sensitive to excessive heat which can cause bolting.

Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps. The tender yet crisp texture of Buttercrunch Bibb makes it particularly suitable for composed salads and dishes requiring a non-bitter lettuce. Enjoy it fresh, or keep it in the refrigerator for a few days wrapped in a damp cloth.

Buttercrunch Bibb Head Lettuce - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

Ecumene sowing advice

Type of sowing

Semis intérieur - extérieur

Germination time

3-10 jours

Germination temperature

15° à 20° celcius

Sowing depth

Semis en surface - sans recouvrement de terre

Transplantation

Transplantation facile

Technical

Semis en poquet

Growing conditions

Distance between plants

  • 30 cm

Distance between rows

  • 40 cm

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Optimal brightness

Plante de soleil tolérant une ombre légère

soil texture

  • Sol meuble (limoneux)

Soil moisture

  • Sol frais et bien drainé

Soil fertility

Plante exigeante en compost à dominance bactérienne

optimal soil pH

  • pH peu acide

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