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Hydroponic Boston Lettuce
Inventory, 12 ct : 35.77
This item was last sold on : 09/06/24
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.
Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
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La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
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La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
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Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
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Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Club Beverage | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
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Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
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Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
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The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
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Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
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