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Bibb · Lettuce

Zone 2a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Bibb to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 27th
Last FrostMay 25th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 18th
Harvest BeginsJul 12th
Harvest EndsAug 29th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 32°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity55
Sun RequirementsPart Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)32
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For Bibb (butterhead) lettuce, keep seedlings cool and transplant into consistently moist soil as soon as nights are reliably above freezing to avoid bolting.