McKenzie - Lettuce, Iceberg Seeds

Grow your own crisp and refreshing lettuce with our Iceberg Seeds.

Iceberg is a very popular variety of lettuce. The fringed green leaves give way to tender almost white hearts. The medium-sized leaves have a delicate mild flavor that is quite a tasty treat. This cool weather crop is perfect for all gardens.

Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
Seed Type: Heirloom
Fill Weight (grams): 800 mg
Approximate Seed Count: 725-775
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Water Needs: Moist 5 cm (2 in.) per week
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Habit: Crisphead
Companion Planting:
Plant near chives, onions, oregano, peas, radish, basil, zinnia. Chives, onions, and garlic can repel aphids and other pests by disguising the scent of the lettuce with their own aromatic properties. Basil is believed to enhance both the taste and development of lettuce. Radishes can serve as a useful decoy crop to attract flea beetles away from lettuce.

Flavour: Sweet and crunchy
Preparation Ideas: To prevent the leaves from bruising, tear them rather than cutting with a knife.