Lettuce, Iceberg A

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HEIRLOOM. Introduced in 1894, it defined a whole new class of lettuce.
Introduced in 1894, ‘Iceberg’ quickly became the great American lettuce, prized by gardeners and farmers alike for the crisphead variety’s firm, packed heads and knack for retaining freshness, flavor, and crunch. Cool-green, medium-sized heads with fringed, ruffled outer leaves have pale, silvery-white hearts. Unrivalled for crispiness. Thrives in cooler weather.
  • Sow lettuce seeds in average soil in full sun when the weather cooler.
  • Sow every two weeks to extend harvests..
  • Sow thinly in rows 12 inches apart and cover with ¼ inch of fine soil.
  • Follow the spacing recommended on the seed packet for specific varieties.
  • Firm lightly and keep evenly moist.
  • Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days.
    • For the best quality, pick lettuce early rather than late as lettuce allowed to grow too long may be bitter and tough.
    • Try to harvest in the morning when the leaves are crisp, sweet, and full of moisture.
    • Harvest looseleaf types anytime the leaves are large enough to use.
    • Harvest butterhead types when they have formed heads and the leaves are a good size.
    • Cut the heads below the crown.
    • On leaf types, you can just pick a few leaves at a time, if you like.
    • Store for 5-7 days in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Many gardeners wrap leaves in moist paper towels.
    • Lettuce is a classic ingredient in salads. It adds crispness to sandwiches and can be used as a garnish, braised, or added to soups. Many of the looseleaf cultivars are also decorative in the garden.

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