Lettuce 'Aunt Mae's Bibb'
Lactuca sativa
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A tender, butterhead lettuce known for its delicate, slightly sweet flavor and crisp texture. Its small, rosette-shaped heads have light green leaves with a soft, velvety feel, making it perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. Ideal for home gardens and fresh, healthy meals.
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Product information
Dating back to the 1950s, the story of Aunt Mae's Bibb lettuce is derived from Mae, a devoted gardener, who began growing this tender, sweet Bibb lettuce variety in her backyard. Her meticulous care made it a local favourite known for its crisp texture and velvety leaves. Today, her family continues her legacy, celebrating this lettuce's quality along with their family's gardening tradition.
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Product Information
Dating back to the 1950s, the story of Aunt Mae's Bibb lettuce is derived from Mae, a devoted gardener, who began growing this tender, sweet Bibb lettuce variety in her backyard. Her meticulous care made it a local favourite known for its crisp texture and velvety leaves. Today, her family continues her legacy, celebrating this lettuce's quality along with their family's gardening tradition.How to grow
The best lettuces are grown fast. Grow them in beds that have just been vacated by peas or beans as all leaf crops, especially lettuce, enjoy plenty of nitrogen. Loose soil with plenty of organic matter will retain moisture and added potash will see them grow without check. Premature bolting and subsequent bitterness is usually the result of stress caused by poor transplanting techniques, damage to their shallow roots, lack of fertilizer or lack of water during hot periods. Mulch well to conserve moisture.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
120
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
97
Sow distance:
20cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Dec
Warm:
Jan-Dec
Hot:
Mar-Nov
Sub-tropical:
Mar-Oct
Tropical:
Apr-Aug
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Annual
Height:
20cm
Width:
20cm
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