Hydroponic Boston Lettuce
Estimated Inventory, 12 ct : 21.44
This item was last sold on : 03/12/25
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.
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Barra Oliba | San Diego CA | 610-310-5110 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Burger Deck | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Social Tap | San Diego CA | 619-398-8938 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | (760) 942-2104 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | San Diego CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
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