Latuca sativa, Schweitzer's Mescher bibb lettuce [SEEDS]

Cultural notes: Annual plant best grown in cool weather. Transplant seedlings to soil in early spring, or plant directly in soil in late summer at 1/4" deep. Takes 50 days to mature. A variety of butterhead lettuce, known for softness and butter-like taste, this cultivar has small crisp heads with green, red-tinged leaves. Said to be introduced to the United States from Austria in the early 1900s.

Sun:  Benefits from part shade in summer, 6 hours sunlight minimum in spring and fall                                                                                                                      Water:  Medium to wet                                                                                        Harvest: 50 days to maturity
Soil notes: Rich, well-draining garden soil, compost amendment beneficial