Lactuca sativa (43 days) Summer bibb is a fabulous tasting lettuce that is crisp, clean and easy to grow. This lettuce has ornamental light green leaves that are dotted with 1/4" red spots. Crispy heads often self blanch in the center. A true farmers market variety and perfect for the home gardener. Approx. 25,000 seeds per ounce. Lettuce Seeds - Summer Bibb Lt. John B. Bibb served in the War of 1812, represented Logan County in the Kentucky House of Representatives and the state Senate from 1827 to 1834. Lt. Bibb was also an amateur horticulturist and developed the Bibb lettuce we know and love today. However, it wasn't offered commercially until 1935. Bibb will hold longer in the heat than Buttercrunch Bibb, yet still grows quickly in cool weather. Recommended by the Following State Universities or Ag Extension Offices as a variety that performs well for their region: CA, FL, ID, IL, KY, KS, LA, OK, OR, TX Seeds Per Package: 500 mg - Approximately 300 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 25,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 100,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 400,000 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 2,000,000 Seeds
