Glossy Green Foliage
Produces attractive deep green leaves with naturally crinkled and fringed edges.
Green Ice Lettuce Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Green Ice Lettuce Seeds
Green Ice Lettuce is an attractive loose-leaf lettuce variety known for its glossy, deep green foliage, beautifully crinkled leaves, and exceptionally crisp texture. This productive vegetable variety develops compact clusters of tender, flavorful leaves with a mild, sweet taste. It is relatively slow to bolt compared with many loose-leaf varieties and can provide an extended harvesting period under suitable growing conditions. Green Ice Lettuce is an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container gardening.
Loose-Leaf Lettuce
Crisp Green Leaves
Early Maturing
Edible Vegetable
Key Features
Crisp Leaf Texture
Develops thick, juicy leaves with a satisfying crunch and mild, sweet flavor.
Slow-Bolting Growth
Has relatively good resistance to premature bolting, helping extend the harvesting period.
Quick Harvesting
Typically reaches maturity in approximately 45 days, making it suitable for relatively quick vegetable gardening harvests.
Product Highlights
Deep green glossy leaves
Distinctive crinkled leaf margins
Crisp and juicy texture
Mild and sweet lettuce flavor
Approximately 45 days to maturity
Relatively slow-bolting variety
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Ideal for fresh salads and sandwiches
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lactuca sativa 'Green Ice' |
| Common Name | Green Ice Lettuce |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Plant Type | Edible Leafy Vegetable |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Vegetable Seeds |
| Variety | Green Ice Loose-Leaf Lettuce |
| Growth Habit | Compact Loose-Leaf Rosette |
| Leaf Color | Deep Green |
| Leaf Texture | Crinkled, Fringed, Crisp, and Juicy |
| Flavor | Mild and Sweet |
| Planting Season | Spring and Fall; cool growing conditions preferred |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 45 Days |
| Germination Time | Approximately 4–10 Days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Seed Sowing Depth | Approximately 1/8–1/4 Inch |
| Sunlight | Full Sun in Cool Weather; Partial Shade in Warmer Conditions |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Moisture-Retentive, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Regular and Consistent Moisture |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–12 Inches |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 12–18 Inches |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 9–15 Inches |
| Harvesting Method | Individual Leaf Harvesting or Whole Plant Harvesting |
| Primary Uses | Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps, and Garnishes |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Area
Choose a location with good sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. Mix compost into the growing area to improve soil structure and provide suitable nutrients for healthy lettuce development.
Choose a location with good sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. Mix compost into the growing area to improve soil structure and provide suitable nutrients for healthy lettuce development.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow Green Ice Lettuce Seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep in prepared soil. Space seeds about 1 inch apart initially and keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
Sow Green Ice Lettuce Seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep in prepared soil. Space seeds about 1 inch apart initially and keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Avoid waterlogging, as excessive moisture can affect seedling development and root health.
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Avoid waterlogging, as excessive moisture can affect seedling development and root health.
Step 4: Thin and Care for Seedlings
Once seedlings develop, thin them to approximately 6–12 inches apart, depending on the desired plant size. Provide adequate spacing for airflow and healthy leaf development.
Once seedlings develop, thin them to approximately 6–12 inches apart, depending on the desired plant size. Provide adequate spacing for airflow and healthy leaf development.
Step 5: Harvest Fresh Leaves
Green Ice Lettuce typically matures in approximately 45 days. Harvest outer leaves individually for continued growth or cut the entire plant when it reaches the desired size.
Green Ice Lettuce typically matures in approximately 45 days. Harvest outer leaves individually for continued growth or cut the entire plant when it reaches the desired size.
Grow Fresh and Crisp Green Ice Lettuce
Enjoy the satisfaction of growing Green Ice Lettuce in your home vegetable garden. With its glossy green, crinkled leaves, mild flavor, and crunchy texture, this productive loose-leaf variety is a wonderful addition to fresh salads and everyday meals. Provide suitable soil, consistent moisture, and cool growing conditions to encourage healthy growth and flavorful harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful answers about Green Ice Lettuce growing, harvesting, and its distinctive characteristics.
What makes Green Ice Lettuce different from regular loose-leaf lettuce?
Green Ice Lettuce is recognized for its glossy, deep green, heavily crinkled leaves and unusually crisp texture. Unlike many softer loose-leaf types, it develops meatier leaves with a crunch similar to crisphead lettuce. Its relatively slow-bolting growth habit also makes it a popular choice for gardeners looking for an extended leaf harvest.
How can you harvest Green Ice Lettuce for continuous leaf production?
For repeated harvesting, pick the larger outer leaves while leaving the central growing point undamaged. This allows the plant to continue producing new foliage. You can also sow additional seeds every two to three weeks to maintain a consistent supply of fresh lettuce throughout suitable growing seasons.
Why does Green Ice Lettuce bolt, and how can you delay flowering?
Green Ice Lettuce is relatively slow to bolt, but prolonged heat, long daylight hours, and moisture stress can still encourage premature flowering. Grow it during cooler weather, provide afternoon shade in warm climates, maintain consistent soil moisture, and harvest leaves regularly to help maintain good leaf quality.