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Iceberg Crisp Head Lettuce Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Iceberg Crisp Head Lettuce Seeds
Iceberg Crisp Head Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a popular vegetable variety known for its round, compact heads and crisp, pale-green leaves. It produces tightly layered leaves with a refreshing texture, making it suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, and other dishes. This cool-season lettuce grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and adequate sunlight.
Iceberg Lettuce
Crisp Head Variety
Cool-Season Vegetable
Fresh Salad Greens
Key Features
Light Green Leaves
Features layered, pale-green leaves with a mild flavor and crunchy texture.
Fresh Salad Vegetable
Ideal for salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and fresh vegetable dishes.
Cool-Season Growth
Develops best in cooler weather with fertile soil and consistent moisture.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
Crisphead lettuce variety
Forms compact rounded heads
Pale-green layered leaves
Mild flavor and crunchy texture
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Ideal for fresh salads and sandwiches
Prefers cool growing conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lactuca sativa |
| Common Name | Iceberg Lettuce; Crisphead Lettuce |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Cool-Season Vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Compact, upright rosette forming a tight head |
| Leaf Color | Pale green to light green |
| Head Type | Round, compact, and crisp |
| Planting Season | Spring and fall in suitable climates |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 70–85 days, depending on variety and conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 10–12 inches |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual in Zones 2–11, depending on season and climate |
| Uses | Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps, and Fresh Dishes |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Planting Area
Select a location with fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Iceberg lettuce grows best in cool weather with adequate sunlight and some afternoon shade in warmer conditions.
Select a location with fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Iceberg lettuce grows best in cool weather with adequate sunlight and some afternoon shade in warmer conditions.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or seed-starting trays. Cover lightly and water gently.
Sow seeds approximately 1/8–1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or seed-starting trays. Cover lightly and water gently.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Step 4: Thin the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop true leaves, thin or transplant them to approximately 10–12 inches apart to allow enough room for compact head development.
Once seedlings develop true leaves, thin or transplant them to approximately 10–12 inches apart to allow enough room for compact head development.
Step 5: Care and Harvest
Water regularly, remove weeds, and maintain suitable growing temperatures. Harvest when the heads become firm and well-developed, before the plant bolts.
Water regularly, remove weeds, and maintain suitable growing temperatures. Harvest when the heads become firm and well-developed, before the plant bolts.
Grow Fresh and Crisp Iceberg Lettuce
Enjoy homegrown Iceberg Crisp Head Lettuce with compact heads and crunchy green leaves. Suitable for vegetable gardens and containers, this popular lettuce variety adds fresh flavor and texture to salads, sandwiches, and everyday meals. Provide cool growing conditions, fertile soil, and regular watering for healthy head development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about growing Iceberg Crisp Head Lettuce, developing compact heads, and harvesting fresh leaves.
Why is my Iceberg lettuce not forming a tight head?
Iceberg lettuce may develop loose heads when temperatures are too warm, plants are overcrowded, or moisture is inconsistent. Provide cool growing conditions, fertile soil, adequate spacing, and regular watering. Choose a suitable crisphead variety and allow enough time for the heads to mature.
How do you prevent Iceberg lettuce from bolting?
Bolting occurs when lettuce produces a flowering stalk, often in response to high temperatures and long days. Grow Iceberg lettuce during cooler seasons, maintain consistent soil moisture, and provide afternoon shade when temperatures rise. Harvest mature heads promptly before flowering begins.
When is Iceberg lettuce ready to harvest?
Iceberg lettuce is generally ready to harvest when its heads are firm, compact, and well-developed. Depending on the variety and growing conditions, maturity may take approximately 70–85 days from sowing. Cut the entire head near the soil surface using a clean garden knife before the plant begins to bolt.