LETTUCE Seeds, Iceberg

Iceberg Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Iceberg') is an heirloom, open-pollinated crisphead lettuce forming tight, dense heads of pale, crunchy leaves. Refreshing and long-keeping, it is the classic wedge and sandwich lettuce.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lactuca sativa 'Iceberg'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated crisphead lettuce
• Mature height: 8 to 12 inches
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches; sow shallow

Best for

• Wedge salads
• Burgers, tacos, and sandwiches
• Crunchy slaws
• Spring and fall gardens

How to grow

Sow shallowly in fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart for full heads. Keep the soil consistently moist for crisp, mild leaves and to prevent bolting. Iceberg needs cool weather to head up well. Harvest whole heads once firm and dense.

Flavor profile

Very mild and clean with a crisp, watery crunch that adds refreshing texture more than strong flavor.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.