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This Bibb-type lettuce forms a tight little rosette of soft, dark-green, upward-facing leaves surrounding a tender, pale centre. The small hearts don't become bitter in hot weather. Later plantings stand well into fall and make good growth in spring cold frames. Matures in 67 days. (open pollinated seeds)
Butterheads or Boston lettuces have loose outer leaves surrounding pale, slightly oily, loose, soft heads. Bibb types (named after the man who developed them) have a more open centre—like a green rose. Both types make small heads and can be planted 20–25cm (8–10") apart.
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