Lettuce Butterhead - Bibb
Best gourmet greens for home gardeners in diverse climates.
Cultivate your own gourmet greens with this Jumbo Pack of Bibb lettuce seeds from Clear Creek Seeds. This easy-to-grow butterhead variety produces crisp, light green leaves that form heads which often self-blanch in the center. Bibb lettuce is known for its heat tolerance and quick growth in cooler weather, making it a versatile addition to your garden. Suitable for USDA Zones 3-9, these annual vegetable seeds are ready for harvest in approximately 57 days, offering a dependable yield for home gardeners.
$6.75
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-36%
Below average
Days to Maturity
57
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking premium salad greens
- Gardeners wanting a continuous harvest of fresh greens
- Small households needing perfectly portioned, waste-free servings
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with hot, unpredictable summers
- Beginners unable to provide consistent pest management
- Busy growers needing varieties with a long shelf life
Performance breakdown
Growth Speed
Rapid maturation ensures a harvest in under two months.
Climate Versatility
Strong heat tolerance makes it reliable across most USDA zones.
Cultivation Ease
Simple requirements make this an ideal choice for novice gardeners.
Yield Reliability
Consistent head formation provides a dependable supply of gourmet greens.
Self-Blanching Quality
Natural center blanching creates tender, high-quality leaves with minimal effort.
Garden Space Efficiency
Requires significant row spacing, limiting suitability for tight container setups.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
57 days
Recommended Zones
3-9
Planting Depth
0.635 cm (1/4 inch)
Seed Spacing
8 inches
Row Spacing
30.48 cm (12 inches minimum)
Sunlight Exposure
Partial Sun
Days to Germination
10.5 days
Seed Count
500+
Features
- Crisp, clean butterhead lettuce
- Easy to grow variety
- Heat tolerant
- Quick growth in cool weather
- Heads self-blanch in center
- Produces gourmet leaves
- Reliable yield
What customers say
Customers highly value the exceptional quality and reliability of these Bibb lettuce seeds. Growers consistently report outstanding germination rates, confirming excellent seed viability. The mature lettuce is praised for its tender texture and sweet flavor, perfectly matching the classic butterhead type. This dependable performance makes these seeds a top recommendation for all home gardeners seeking a superior and reliable harvest.
Know before you buy
You can expect to harvest your lettuce approximately 57 days after planting. Germination typically occurs around 10.5 days after sowing.
No, this specific variety is not recommended for container gardening. It requires the space provided by in-ground planting to reach its full potential.
This variety performs best in partial sun. While it is heat-tolerant, it still appreciates some protection from intense, direct afternoon rays.
Self-blanching means the inner leaves of the lettuce head are naturally shielded from sunlight by the outer leaves. This results in a paler, more tender, and sweeter center that is highly prized in gourmet salads.
For optimal growth, space your seeds 8 inches apart. Ensure your rows are at least 12 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and root development.
No, these seeds are not certified organic. They are an open-pollinated variety suitable for home gardeners across USDA Zones 3 through 9.
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