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A renowned ‘Iceberg’ lettuce variant originating from Italy, featuring medium to large heads with wonderfully sweet and crisp leaves. Notably, these seeds exhibit excellent resistance to bolting. To sow Lettuce Ice Queen seeds, it is essential to ready a soil bed that is well-drained and fertile.
Approximately 100 Seeds
In stock
Sowing & Growing
The optimal period for planting these seeds falls in the spring, typically ranging from late February to early April. Before sowing, ensure that the soil temperature exceeds 7°C, using a soil thermometer for verification. In case the temperature is too low, employ a cloche to warm up the soil prior to sowing.
To plant the seeds, create small, shallow drills or holes approximately 1cm (0.4 inches) deep, spacing them around 30cm (12 inches) apart. Place 2-3 seeds in each hole and cover them with soil. Following sowing, gently water the soil. Maintain the soil’s moisture without allowing it to become waterlogged during the germination process, which typically spans 7-14 days.
Once the seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres, thin them out, leaving the strongest plant in each hole. Harvest Lettuce Ice Queen when the leaves are young and tender, usually 6-8 weeks after sowing. Optimal harvesting involves picking the outer leaves as needed, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing. Morning harvesting is recommended for crisper and fresher leaves.
Lettuce Ice Queen thrives in cooler conditions, ideally around 15-18°C. To prevent premature bolting or seed development in excessively high temperatures, monitor the weather closely and shield the plants from intense sunlight if necessary.
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