Iceberg Lettuce Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

heads of pale green leaves that are wonderfully refreshing in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. With cool weather and a little patience, you can grow classic crunch right in your own garden. Who it's for Great for salad lovers and cool-season gardeners. Iceberg rewards a little care with satisfying, full heads, so it suits gardeners who enjoy the process, and it is a fun one to grow in spring or fall when the weather is on its side. How & when to plant Sow iceberg lettuce seeds in cool weather, in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. Barely cover the seeds, since they need light to germinate, and keep them cool and moist; they sprout in about 7 to 10 days. Grow lettuce in full sun to part shade, thinning or spacing plants about 10 to 12 inches apart to give the heads room to form. Our Iceberg Lettuce growing guide has the details. Growing & care Lettuce loves cool, steady conditions. Keep the soil consistently moist so the leaves stay sweet and crisp, since heat and dryness turn it bitter and cause it to bolt. A little afternoon shade helps in warm regions, and even watering is the key to firm, well-formed heads. Harvest Harvest iceberg once the heads feel firm and full, usually around 70 to 85 days, cutting them at the base in the cool of the morning. Pick promptly, since heads left too long in warm weather will bolt and turn bitter. Benefits & uses Crisp iceberg is a salad and sandwich classic. Use the crunchy leaves as lettuce wraps, shred it into tacos and burgers, build a wedge salad, or simply enjoy its cool, refreshing crunch. Freshly cut from the garden, it is better than anything from the shop. Why gardeners grow our lettuce seed Our iceberg lettuce seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow crisp, fresh heads and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing.