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Boston Bibb lettuce

Technical Name : Lactuca sativa
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet, nutty and mild flavor paired with textures both buttery and crispy.

Usage Tips

  1. Boston Bibb lettuce goes well with citrus tomatoes, radishes, chillies, cooked eggs- especially fried and soft boiled, cheese- particularly fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk, champagne and balsamic vinegar and cream-based dressings.

Description

It is the benchmark butterhead variety, providing superior texture and flavor. Boston Bibb lettuce's broad wavy green colored outer leaves encompass more tightly bound and yellow tinted inner leaves.

Health benefits

  • Boston Bibb lettuce contains calcium that prevents kidney stones.(1)
  • It provides magnesium that supports bone health.(1)
  • It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C which supports immunity.(1)

Selection Guide

Avoid Boston Bibb lettuce heads with wilted leaves.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Hydroponic_Boston_Lettuce_894.php

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