Bibb

Lettuce

55d to harvest

Sink your spoon into Bibb’s velvety, butter-soft leaves—tender, sweet, and delicately nutty with a fresh, clean snap. Forming compact, spoon-shaped heads in about 55 days, this butterhead lettuce delivers a lush, pale-green heart cradled by gently cupped outer leaves. Ideal for fresh salads and elegant platters, Bibb shines when you want a tender texture that stays crisp and inviting from garden to table.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Jan 12th
Last Frost	Feb 9th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Feb 2nd
Harvest Begins	Mar 29th
Harvest Ends	Dec 9th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

My Bibb lettuce is developing pale, silvery patches and tiny black specks—could this be thrips, and what should I do?

Yes, thrips commonly cause silvery scarring and specks on lettuce leaves. Rinse plants with a strong spray of cool water, then apply insecticidal soap (especially under leaves) in the early morning and repeat every 5–7 days for at least 2 rounds. Remove badly infested leaves and keep weeds down, since thrips build up on nearby hosts.

When is Bibb lettuce ready to harvest, and how do I know?

Harvest when heads feel firm and leaves are full-sized—typically around 55 days from sowing for Bibb. Look for a compact, smooth head with outer leaves that are about 4–6 inches long; avoid waiting until leaves get loose or overly tall. For the best flavor, cut at the base early in the morning and chill right away.