SCARBOROUGH SEEDS - Iceberg Lettuce - 1000 Seeds - NON-GMO

Scarborough Seeds

        SEEDS GUARANTEED TO GROW

ALL SEEDS ARE FRESH EACH SEASON AND MAINTAINED IN COLD STORAGE TO INSURE FRESHNESS TO YOU 

The most important question to ask when buying seed is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition, they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them. 

They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project.

SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Iceberg Lettuce, Crisphead 1000 Seeds

Iceberg Lettuce is the one of the most popular types of crisphead lettuce and has been a favorite for many years. Its popularity is due to its crisp, juicy texture. While not known for its impactful flavor, iceberg lettuce has a subtle, sweet taste. It is used in salads, on sandwiches, and as a garnish. Iceberg lettuce is an annual grown in zones 4-9. They prefer cooler weather but need sunlight to grow properly. If they heat up too fast, or too early, iceberg lettuce could prematurely bolt, or go to seed. They are best when harvested just before this point when the inner leaves are firm. Heat can also cause splitting or rotting, so start lettuce in the early spring so it can be harvested before the high heat of summer. Iceberg lettuce has been a staple vegetable for many years and is a great addition to any garden.

TRANSPLANTING: Sow in flats, 1 seed/in., or in ¾" plug trays, barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3–4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary, to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until germination. If sowing into flats, transplant 1–2" apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks later. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2–3 days before planting outdoors. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C). Transplant iceberg lettuce 10–12" apart, in rows 18" apart.

 DIRECT SEEDING: Seeds germinate even at low, 40°F soil temperature, but poorly above 75°F Sow seeds 2" apart, rows 12–18" apart. Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. Thin iceberg lettuce to one plant every 10–12”. Dry soil must be watered to ensure coolness and moisture, and for uniform germination.

Latin Name: Lactuca sativa

Sow: Indoors or Outdoors

Days to Maturity: 70-79 days

Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Planting Depth: 1/8"

Plant Spacing: 12"

Row Spacing: 18"

Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained

Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade

Diseases/pests/problems: Susceptible to aphids and slugs. Lettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste

Color: Green with Red Leaf tips

Flavor: Mildly sweet