Hydroponic Boston Lettuce
Estimated Inventory, 12 ct : 75.50
This item was last sold on : 01/10/25
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.
| Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | (760) 942-2104 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Burger Deck | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | La Jolla CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hydroponic Boston Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Natural Noshing |
|
Asian Lettuce Wraps |
| Steamy Kitchen |
|
Asian Lettuce Cups with Ground Turkey & Green Apple |
