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Bibb · Lettuce

Zone 5b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Bibb to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 6th
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 27th
Harvest BeginsJun 21st
Harvest EndsOct 5th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°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)40
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.