{"product_id":"iceberg-lettuce-seeds","title":"Iceberg Lettuce Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eIceberg Lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dependable classic known for its crisp, refreshing heads and easy growth. This slow-bolting variety has remained a favorite among gardeners for its consistent performance and reliable results. Iceberg thrives even as temperatures warm, producing compact heads with excellent texture and quality. It also shows strong resistance to common issues like rib discoloration and tip burn, making it a solid choice for home gardens and raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"921\"\u003eSeed Packet Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eApproximate Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,200 seeds (Standard home-garden packet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003ePacked with care and shipped from Kentucky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"415\" data-start=\"279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"279\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"318\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iceberg Lettuce\u003cbr data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"349\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003cbr data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eIceberg lettuce forms compact, crisp heads with bright green leaves and a refreshing crunch. This variety grows steadily and is slow to bolt, even as temperatures begin to warm. Plants produce uniform heads with good texture and reliable quality, making Iceberg lettuce a dependable choice for home gardens and successive plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eGrowing Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"699\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eStart Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"807\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"843\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"874\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 85 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eGrowing Guide: Iceberg Lettuce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eLettuce is a cool-season vegetable that grows quickly and can tolerate light frost when young. Because it matures fast, planting in stages every few weeks helps ensure a steady harvest rather than everything being ready at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eBefore Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eIceberg lettuce can be planted early in the season, as soon as the soil can be worked. It grows best in cooler conditions, ideally when daytime temperatures stay around 60–65°F. Choosing the right variety is especially important if planting later in the season, as high temperatures can affect germination. Lettuce seeds may pause germination if soil temperatures get too warm, so avoid using heat mats and aim for cooler soil conditions for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eLettuce seeds can be sown directly into the garden or started indoors for transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eDirect Seeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eSeeds will sprout in cool soil, even around 40°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eGermination slows significantly above 75°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eSow seeds lightly, about 1\/8 inch deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eSpace seeds 2–3 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eRows should be 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eThin plants to 10–12 inches apart for full-size iceberg heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist during germination to promote even sprouting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eStarting Indoors (Transplants)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eSow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before planting outside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003ePlace 2–3 seeds per cell and cover lightly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eKeep soil temperatures below 70°F during germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eMove seedlings to a cooler, shaded area rather than direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eHarden plants by gradually reducing water and temperature for a few days before transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eWell-hardened lettuce transplants can tolerate temperatures down to about 20°F. Space transplants 10–12 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eLettuce prefers consistently moist soil. Water once or twice per week, or about every four days, especially during dry periods. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eLettuce is generally low-maintenance, but it benefits from nutrient-rich soil. Mixing in organic matter or compost before planting is helpful. A light application of an organic or slow-release fertilizer a few weeks after transplanting can support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eLeaves can be harvested at any stage once they are large enough to use. Harvesting earlier often results in better flavor, as older leaves may become bitter. Full head maturity typically occurs around 85 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eFor head lettuce, harvest by cutting the plant at the base near the soil line. Harvest early in the day for best freshness. Lettuce stores best in a cool, dark place with high humidity and can keep for up to 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eProviding shade during hot weather helps prevent stress. Planting lettuce near taller crops, such as tomatoes, can help protect leaves from intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51703264903470,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0284\/7534\/files\/Iceburg-Lettuce_0d43cbee-f289-4a51-a886-d2e1bedaf927.jpg?v=1768950685","url":"https:\/\/backyardharvestseeds.com\/products\/iceberg-lettuce-seeds","provider":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}