Detailed Product Description

ICEBURG HEAD Lettuce

SOWING:
Start seed early indoors or seed directly outdoors from early to mid spring. Sow again in late summer for fall crop. Cover with 1/8 inch fine soil.

THINNING:
When seedling plants are established, thin to 10 or 12 inches apart. Replant thinned seedlings.

TRANSPLANTING:
Seedlings started indoors can be planted outside after hardening off and danger of severe frost has passed.

SPACING:
Leave 15 to 18 inches between rows. For intensified gardening, space 10 to 12 inches apart in all directions.

GERMINATION:
Approximately 1 week to 10 days. Seed germinates best in cool 55 to 60-degree weather.

All-America Selections Winner! HIGH in vitamin K

Plant produces flavorful butterhead type heads of lettuce. It has a mild buttery flavored taste. The broad green leaves are delicious, but the best part is the heart of loosely folded leaves and thick, crisp, tender ribs.
Excellent for salads and garnishes. Very heat tolerant and slow to bolt.
Days to Maturity:
Buttercrunch lettuce needs 55-60 days to reach maturity.