Bibb lettuce, also known as butterhead lettuce, is a beloved variety cherished for its tender, buttery leaves that form loose, rosette-shaped heads. Unlike denser lettuces, such as iceberg, bibb lettuce offers a delicate texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. It's a versatile addition to salads and sandwiches, lending a fresh, crisp bite to every dish.

In NYC, zone 7b, bibb lettuce is a fantastic begginner crop to practice on and enjoy fresh, homegrown greens right at home. Its adaptability to containers, hydroponic systems, or small garden spaces such as balconies and rooftops makes it perfect for city living. Bibb lettuce pairs beautifully with other crops in a practice known as intercropping, which involves growing different plants together for mutual benefit. Try intercropping it with fast-growing herbs like radishes and scallions or companion plants such as carrots and cucumbers. You'll not only reduce food miles and waste but also experience the satisfaction of harvesting crisp, pesticide-free leaves directly from your home.

Bibb lettuce needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Partial shade in hotter temperatures. Indoors: Provide bright light or use grow lights for 10-12 hours daily.

Keep the soil consistently moist, watering regularly. Indoors, check soil moisture frequently; outdoors, water regularly, especially in full sun conditions. Mulching helps retain moisture.

Bibb lettuce is a cool weather crop and loves 40-75°F, ideally 60-65°F. Plant outdoors in March-May and August-September in NYC zone 7b. Indoors, maintain 60-65°F year-round.

Indoors: 6-8" wide, 6" deep, 1 gallon; Outdoors: 8-10" wide, 8-10" deep, 2-3 gallons

Bibb lettuce loves rich potting mix with good moisture retention, enriched with compost or worm castings. Worm castings is best indoors.

Use high-nitrogen fertilizer 20-10-10 every 3-4 weeks. Organic options: blood meal, fish emulsion. Regular fertilization ensures tender, flavorful leaves.

Harvest outer leaves or the whole head regularly to prevent bolting. Or consistent trimming provides a continuous supply of fresh, crisp leaves. Trim to prevent going to seed.

Yellow Leaves: Ensure good drainage, moderate watering. Bolting: Plant in cooler weather. Wilting: Water regularly, avoid overwatering. Pests (Aphids): Release ladybugs or green lacewing larvae. Diseases (Leaf Spot): Water less, use fungicide.

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