Iceberg Superior Lettuce Seeds (Organic)

Lettuce - Iceberg Superior - Lactuca sativa Hardy annual Iceberg produces compact, large heads with crisp hearts, and light green leaves. With unrivaled crunch, this lettuce is one of America's favorite vegetables. Iceberg is heat resistant, but also does well in cool temperatures. Superior is tipburn resistant. Did You Know? Lettuce is a good source of vitamin A. Soil & Water: Lettuce likes full sun except in hot summer climates where it prefers some shade, especially in the afternoon. Add plenty of compost to the soil to encourage rapid growth. Water evenly and moderately to prevent bitterness. Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outside, or sow seed directly as soon as the soil is workable. Make successive plantings every 10-14 days for a continuous harvest. In mild climates, lettuce can be sown from spring through fall. Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the entire plant when mature, but still young and crisp. All lettuces are at their best when picked as needed and used immediately. Head lettuce will only last a few days in the refrigerator before deteriorating. Soil Temperature: 40-65°FPlanting Depth: 1/8"-1/4"Germination: 7-14 DaysHeight At Maturity: 8"-12"Days To Maturity: 80-90 DaysSun/Shade: Full SunSpacing After Thinning: 4"Approx Seeds per Pack: 500 Seeds Features Open-Pollinated Succession Planting Characteristics USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring Growth Habit : Herbaceous Life Cycle : Hardy Annual Planting Time : Fall Planting Time : Spring Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5 Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0 Starting Location : Direct Sow Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant Sun Requirements : Full Sun Planting & Care Soil & Water: Lettuce likes full sun except in hot summer climates where it prefers some shade, especially in the afternoon. Add plenty of compost to the soil to encourage rapid growth. Water evenly and moderately to prevent bitterness. Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outside, or sow seed directly as soon as the soil is workable. Make successive plantings every 10-14 days for a continuous harvest. In mild climates, lettuce can be sown from spring through fall. Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the entire plant when mature, but still young and crisp. All lettuces are at their best when picked as needed and used immediately. Head lettuce will only last a few days in the refrigerator before deteriorating. Useful Information PDF - Use Instructions Guarantee Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s). Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic. Buy with confidence and plant the best!