Butterhead Lettuce
Other names: | Bibb, Boston, and Limestone Lettuce |
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Availability: | All year. |
Source: | United States. |
Handling tips: | 32°F. Sprinkle lightly. |
General information: | All of the above fall into the Butterhead family. Characteristics include loose leafed heads with soft textured leaves. Butter or Boston lettuce is delicate and sweet. Bibb lettuce is a touch pungent, with dark leaves. Limestone is a strain of Bibb lettuce with a smooth texture and nutty property. |