Lettuce Iceberg Seeds – Heirloom Crisphead Classic
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-6932-LET-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Lettuce Iceberg (Lactuca sativa), also historically known as 'Great Lakes', is the quintessential American crisphead lettuce introduced in 1894. Celebrated for its tight, tightly wrapped round heads and unmatched succulent crunch, it features light green, wavy outer leaves protecting a blanched, crisp, pale-green to white interior core. Exceptionally refreshing with a mild, sweet flavor, home-grown Iceberg delivers superior crispness and holding capacity compared to commercial store-bought heads. An indispensable garden staple for fresh wedge salads, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, and wraps.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Lettuce Iceberg (Lactuca sativa)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Leafy Vegetable (Annual)
- Color: Crisp medium-green outer wrapper leaves with a pale-green to white blanched interior
- Plant Characteristics: Medium to large dense crisphead, tightly packed leaves, crunchy watery texture, sweet mild flavor
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised plots, intensive succession rows, patio containers
- Season: Cool Season (Spring & Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late April to May as soon as soil can be worked; or start indoors late March for early spring transplanting. Sow again mid-to-late July for a high-quality autumn harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (benefits from light afternoon shade during warm spells)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady, consistent moisture to ensure firm head formation
- prevent bitter leaves or tip burn): prevent bitter leaves or tip burn)
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