Butter Lettuce
Cultural and Historical Information
Butter lettuce (also called Bibb or Boston lettuce) traces its origins back to cultivated lettuce varieties in Europe and was refined into softer headed forms over centuries of selective breeding. In the mid-19th century in the United States, horticulturist John Bibb developed the Bibb variety in Kentucky, helping popularize tender butterhead types that remain beloved today. Lettuce in general has been farmed since ancient Egyptian times, where it was first domesticated and later spread throughout Greece and Rome; butterhead forms are part of this long leafy legacy. The mild flavor and delicate texture of butter lettuce made it a staple in both simple and refined cuisines, especially in salads and as wraps in global cooking.
Harvet Tips
Cut at the bottom and compost seed square after use.