Aunt Mae's Bibb Lettuce, pre 1937 Heirloom

A Firefly Farm & Mercantile favorite for us to grow.  It does well in our summers and we have it growing in the middle of our deep compost and woodchip beds every year. For 2026, it will come in a Firefly Farm Branded Envelope as we have plenty of seed and Seedsavers took a year off from offering it. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - A butterhead lettuce bursting with bright green leaves that tolerates both cold and heat. This variety was donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Nestor Keen, who received seeds from his Aunt Mae in 1937. Butterhead, 50-60 days.

Characteristics: 

• Cold- and heat-tolerant
• Butterhead lettuce
• 250 Seeds

Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

• Direct Seed 1" apart
• Plant 1/4" deep
• Germinate 7-14 days
• Thin 6-8" apart

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