




Hydroponic Boston Lettuce
Inventory, 12 ct : 31.83
This item was last sold on : 12/03/23
Description/Taste
Boston Bibb lettuce is the benchmark butterhead variety, providing superior texture and flavor. Its broad wavy green outer leaves encompass more tightly bound and yellow tinted inner leaves. Together they form a rosette of leaves that have sweet, nutty and mild flavors paired with textures both buttery and crispy.
Seasons/Availability
Boston Bibb lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Boston Bibb lettuce, Lactuca sativa, is a butterhead type of lettuce. This distinction explains that each lettuce variety in the butterhead family will form compact rosette shaped heads and large, easily separated leaves that achieve a buttery quality in their texture. Boston Bibb lettuce is known as a limestone lettuce variety, which essentially is lettuce that is successfully cultivated in limestone rich soils.
Nutritional Value
One hundred grams of Boston Bibb lettuce contains 1 gram of iron. Boston Bibb lettuce provides calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium and is good source of vitamins A and K.
Applications
Boston Bibb lettuce's best virtues are displayed when it is used as the principle salad ingredient as its textures and its subtle flavors are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Pair with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, chiles, cooked eggs, especially fried and soft boiled, cheeses, particularly fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk, champagne and balsamic vinegar and cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, pears, melon, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro and dill
Geography/History
Boston Bibb lettuce is named for its original cultivator, John Bibb. In 1865 he grew his special Bibb lettuce in Kentucky's alkaline soil. This variety, also called limestone, would become the first American gourmet lettuce. Hydroponic Boston Lettuce is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology increases yields and drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
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Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
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Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
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Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
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The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
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