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Buttercrunch Bibb

Buttercrunch Bibb: 65-75 days to harvest, 7-10 days to germinate, 8-10 inches between plants, pH 6.0-7.0, hardy in zones 2-11. Fruit runs to about 4-6 inch diameter heads. Give it full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours) and 1 inch per week, consistent moisture water. It will crop in a container.

Lettuce
65-75days to harvest
7-10days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. Can succession plant every 2 weeks.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
8-10 inches
Height
6-12 inches
Season
Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Light to medium green with yellowish-green hearts
Size
4-6 inch diameter heads
Shape
Compact, rounded butterhead formation
Flavour
Sweet, mild, and buttery with tender texture

In the kitchen

Salads, sandwiches, wraps, garnish. Excellent for delicate preparations where texture matters.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Aphids, slugs, snails, cutworms, flea beetles
Diseases
Downy mildew, lettuce drop, bottom rot, tip burn
Resistance
Good resistance to tip burn, moderate bolt resistance in cool weather

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——June – JulyAugust – September
2——May – JulyJuly – September
3——May – JuneJuly – October
4——April – JuneJuly – October
5——April – MayJune – November
6——April – MayJune – November
7——March – MayMay – November
8——March – AprilMay – December
9——February – MarchApril – December
10——January – MarchMarch – December
11——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
12——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
13——January – FebruaryFebruary – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while taking up minimal space
RadishesFast-growing crop that breaks up soil and deters cucumber beetles
CarrotsDifferent root depths allow efficient space use without competition
MarigoldsRepels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that damage lettuce roots
SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient garden space use
GarlicNatural pest deterrent against aphids and slugs that commonly attack lettuce
NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that control aphid populations

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and creates too much shade
SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including lettuce through allelopathy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
0.742
Fat (g)
0.0738
Carbohydrate (g)
3.37
Vitamin K (µg)
20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.0401
Calcium (mg)
14.2
Iron (mg)
0.0332
Magnesium (mg)
6.31
Phosphorus (mg)
19.2
Potassium (mg)
139
Zinc (mg)
0.173
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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