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Iceberg

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. capitata 'Iceberg'

Overview
The quintessential American head lettuce that forms tight, dense heads of crisp, pale green leaves with unmatched crunch and refreshing flavor. While challenging to grow perfectly, successful heads reward gardeners with the ultimate salad lettuce that stays fresh for weeks and provides that signature satisfying crunch. This variety requires patience and proper timing but delivers restaurant-quality results when grown correctly.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil is consistently cool. Direct seeding often fails to form proper heads.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, cutworms, wireworms, flea beetles. Common diseases: Tipburn, bottom rot, downy mildew, premature bolting in heat.