Lettuce- Iceberg

Description

1. Iceberg Lettuce is a popular, crisp variety known for its round, tightly-packed heads and refreshing, mild flavor. With its crunchy texture and pale green leaves, it’s perfect for adding crunch to sandwiches, salads, and wraps. This cool-weather vegetable is easy to grow and thrives in gardens, offering fresh, vibrant heads that stay crisp even after harvest.
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3. Features:
4. Crisp, Crunchy Texture: Offers a perfect balance of crunchy texture and mild taste, making it a garden favorite.
5. Large, Tightly Packaged Heads: Produces large, round heads with tightly packed, tender leaves.
6. Resilient & Easy to Grow: It grows well in various climates, especially in cooler weather.
7. Long Harvest Window: Iceberg lettuce holds up well after harvest, remaining crunchy and fresh for a longer period.
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9. Planting Instructions:
10. Sow Time: Sow seeds directly in the ground 2-3 weeks before the last expected frost or in late summer for a fall harvest.
11. Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Enrich the soil with organic compost to promote better growth.
12. Spacing: Plant seeds about 1 inch apart, then thin out to 8-12 inches once the seedlings reach a few inches tall.
13. Sun Exposure: Grows best in full sun but can tolerate some partial shade, particularly in warmer weather.
14. Watering: Ensure regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather.
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16. Care Tips:
17. Temperature Sensitivity: Iceberg lettuce prefers cool temperatures between 55°F and 70°F for optimal growth.
18. Feed regularly with a balanced, organic fertilizer to encourage robust growth.
19. Watch for pests like aphids, slugs, or snails and take precautions to protect the lettuce from these garden nuisances.
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