{"product_id":"lettuce-iceberg-1302","title":"Lettuce Iceberg Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceberg is a classic Crisphead Lettuce producing medium-sized, tightly formed heads with crisp, succulent hearts. The light green outer leaves develop an attractive bronze-tinged fringe, surrounding paler, crunchy leaves at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1894, Iceberg became one of the best-known lettuce types in the world, prized for its exceptional crunch, refreshing flavour and ability to hold well after harvest. The crisp leaves are excellent in salads, sandwiches and wraps, shredded into tacos and burgers, or used as fresh lettuce cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional variety has useful heat and disease resistance and is considered a good summer choice for the home garden, although, like most lettuces, it performs best when protected from extreme heat. Consistent moisture is particularly important while the dense heads are forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Crisphead lettuces were selected for their tightly packed leaves and firm, crunchy hearts and became especially popular during the late 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceberg prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Some afternoon shade can be beneficial during hotter weather and may help delay premature bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 25–30 cm apart to allow heads to develop fully. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade during hotter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist throughout growth, particularly as heads begin to form. Harvest when heads are firm, well developed and crisp, cutting cleanly at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 50–85 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649665978586,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Lettuce_Iceberg.jpg?v=1772495581","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/lettuce-iceberg-1302","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}