Iceberg Crisphead Lettuce

Type: Open-Pollinated
Packet size: 250+ seeds

Lactuca sativa. Iceberg Crisphead Lettuce is a classic crisphead variety that produces firm, tightly packed heads with crunchy, pale green leaves and a mild, refreshing flavor. This familiar lettuce is an excellent choice for salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and fresh eating.

Iceberg Crisphead performs best during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Give plants adequate spacing and consistent moisture to encourage the development of large, dense heads with the characteristic crisp texture Iceberg lettuce is known for.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Iceberg Crisphead Lettuce from Seed

Planting Depth: ⅛ inch
Plant Spacing: 10–12 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Germination Time: 7–10 days
Days to Harvest: 70–80 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Planting Tips:
Iceberg Crisphead Lettuce grows best in cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and growth, and thin seedlings to provide enough room for heads to develop properly. Harvest when the heads are firm, dense, and crisp.

🌱 Great for containers, patios, and small spaces.
Pot Size: Medium container (8+ inches deep and wide enough to provide approximately 10–12 inches of growing space per plant)