Lettuce Iceberg Seed - 1 Packet

Iceberg Lettuce Seeds This is an excellent variety that forms a solid head with a crunchy texture. The crisp heads are made up of light green to white inner leaves with a mild flavor. The outer leaves are medium green and crinkled. For best flavor and development of firm heads, time crops to mature during cool weather. Non-genetically engineered seeds. Culture: Head lettuce is best handled as transplant. Sow indoors in early spring and shift to garden in mid-spring. Sow again in late summer for fall crop. If direct sowing, cover 1/4" (6 mm.). Water regularly and fertilize when 3" (7.5 cm.) tall. Provide light shade for summer sowing. Harvest: Cut entire head when firm. Don't wait for outer leaves to change color. Nutrition: Rich in fiber and potassium, with a moderate amount of vitamin A. Planting depth: 1/8" (3 mm.) Seed spacing: 1/2" (13 mm.) Spacing between rows: 18" (45 cm.) Days to germination: 7-14 Spacing after thinning: 12" (30 cm.) Days to maturity: 85-90