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I grow bibb lettuce because it is one of the most beautiful, delicious greens and it's easy to grow in the city. It handles NYC's Zone 7b climate well and adapts to containers, balconies, or hydroponic setups easily. I also use it for intercropping to squeeze every inch of soil in my limited space. I plant it alongside radishes, scallions, or carrots to keep my garden productive all season long. Growing it at home, I have fresher greens and it cuts down on plastic grocery waste. I love snapping off a few clean, crisp leaves for lunch right when I need them.
Bib lettuce needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Partial shade in hotter climates. Indoors: Ideal for pots; 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.
Bib 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
Bib lettuce loves rich potting mix with good moisture retention, enriched with compost from vegetable peelings or well-rotted manure. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Use high-nitrogen fertilizer 20-10-10 every 3-4 weeks. Organic options: compost tea, fish emulsion. Regular fertilization ensures tender, flavorful leaves.
Harvest outer leaves or the whole head regularly to prevent bolting. Consistent trimming provides a continuous supply of fresh, crisp leaves.
Quick: 6 Weeks
Bibb Lettuce is high in Vitamin A for eye health and folate, which is essential for healthy cell growth and red blood cell formation.
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