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- Days to maturity
- 65–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tiber is a USDA crisphead bred at the Salinas research station. Heads are large to very large, firm to hard, well rounded with a flat butt and large core, and dark green throughout the well-wrapped outer leaves; the interior is creamy yellow. Leaf margins are slightly cut and wavy with a moderate crinkle, and the texture is soft for an iceberg. Its standout trait is high tipburn resistance. Black seed.
Tiber traits
- Large, firm, well-wrapped dark green crisphead
- Creamy yellow interior with flat butt
- Highly resistant to tipburn
- Soft texture with moderately crinkled leaves
- Bred by USDA, Salinas, California
Good for
- Large crisp heads
- Tipburn-prone conditions
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiber this page | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Hanson Improved | 65–80 days | — | — |
| Summertime | 68–75 days | — | — |
| Billabong | 70–79 days | — | — |
| Continuity Crisphead | 70 days | — | — |
| Formidana | 60 days | — | — |
| Igloo | 70 days | — | — |
Tiber FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Tiber?
Tiber is a USDA crisphead bred at the Salinas research station. Heads are large to very large, firm to hard, well rounded with a flat butt and large core, and dark green throughout the well-wrapped outer leaves; the interior is creamy yellow.
How many days to maturity is Tiber?
Tiber is listed at 65–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other head lettuce varieties, so check them in the head lettuce growing guide.
How does Tiber compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Tiber: 65–75 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Hanson Improved (65–80 days), Summertime (68–75 days), Billabong (70–79 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tiber good for?
Tiber is grown for large crisp heads, tipburn-prone conditions.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every head lettuce variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Head Lettuce growing guide
- How to Grow Lettuce from Seed: Light, Soil Warmth and Summer Sowing
- Types of Lettuce: Crisphead, Butterhead, Romaine and Loose Leaf
- Why Lettuce Does Not Form a Head, and Why It Turns Bitter
- Lettuce Diseases and Pests: Keeping the Crown Dry
- When to Pick Lettuce and How to Cut and Come Again
- Lettuce Growing Calendar: Spring and Autumn Sowings
- All 30 head lettuce varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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