Lactuca Sativa
Lactuca Sativa
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This lettuce variety grows icy-green, medium-sized heads packed solid to the center with crunchy leaves. Grows best in cooler weather. Growing this heirloom lettuce is easier than you think; plant lettuce seeds roughly 18 inches apart in rows, keeping rows of seeds approximately 12 inches apart.
Sku: 7406
Common Name: Lettuce
Botanical Name: Lactuca Sativa
Full Sun|Partial Shade
7 - 10 Days
62 - 85 Days
12"+
10 - 12"
Moist (2 in / week)
Annual
Vegetable
Spring|Summer|Fall
Summer|Fall
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 1.1 g
Approximate Seed Count: 460 - 475
Flavor: Mild and crunchy.
Preparation Ideas: Use one of these leaves as the bowl for your next salad.
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Iceberg
Tolerance: Heat
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2 inches, covering firmly with soil. Thin to 1 plant every 12 inches when seedlings are 2 inches tall. Harvest the entire head at maturity.
Learn more about growing lettuce and mixed greens here.
Planting Depth: 0.25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Heirloom Iceberg Lettuce seeds roughly 18" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 12" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant with care. Learn more about growing your own greens on our blog.
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Overall rating: 4.8421054 / 5 from 19 reviews.
Review topics: [instructions, quality, packaging, seeds, lettuce, germination, grew, growing, taste].
"I planted it using my aerogarden and it grew so well. Its still going and I get fresh lettuce every time I feel like having a salad. The taste is great and I love that I can grow my own food without pesticides. I used 1 seed and comes a lot more in the package so I know I will have years of lettuce."
"This lettuce seed grew very quickly, tasted great, and did very well growing in my garden. Caring for it was easy and it did not get eaten up by pests. The instructions were easy to follow and it was packaged well. I would definitely buy these seeds again."
"I was so excited to try out Ferry-Morse lettuce seeds. The package was still intact and in good shape when I received it. I've planted the seeds and how I am just waiting to try it out once it's done growing. I can't wait to try the finished product and enjoy my homegrown lettuce!"
"These seeds are great. They were simple enough to plant and start my own little lettuce garden. I can't wait to see the fruits of my labor. The packaging is very appealing and appropriate for the seeds."
"I received the Organic Ferry-Morse Iceberg Lettuce seeds for free in exchange for an honest review. These seeds were a nice addition to my garden this year and produced a delicious iceberg lettuce to be used in salads and on tacos. Iceberg lettuce is my kids favorite type of lettuce, so this was perfect!"
"Can’t wait to start growing these in my very first garden 🥰 Didn’t have time to plant them just yet but I am super excited and can’t wait to share photos of them sprouting"
"I think we were a little too soon for this task. It doest provide enough time for a full bloom. I fled get the sprout and just planted them. We might not see lettuce until next season. I’ll plant the rest next season"
"Love a good iceberg lettuce! So these are supposed to be started May to July so we just sowed ours directly into the soil. So now we wait about 62 days for them to be ready . We grow all kinds of plants so these should do amazing in my garden. Has a great crunch and watery taste to the lettuce which I like."
"Unfortunately I couldn't get a photo before a local rabbit decided to steal it. I'll have to try again during late summer/early fall as it's much too warm now. Honestly, I'm surprised I managed to get it to germinate as the heat hit us early this year. I wish this campaign had begun earlier in the season. I typically start my lettuce in mid to late April around here. I'm zone 5b. The past couple years the warm season has been coming earlier and earlier. Overall I'll rate it a 4/5 and will probably come back to write another review later in the season. Iceberg is a favorite of my boyfriends and it's not always easy for me to find seeds for. I also really appreciate that these seeds are organic. The package holds a generous amount of seeds as well."
"When I opened the little bag of seeds I could tell right away that these were top notch as the seeds are plump and well preserved, ensuring a high germination rate which is crucial for any gardener looking to maximize their planting efforts. Being organic it’s important to me as these seeds were grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizer which gives me a peace of mind. I can confidently say the Ferry-Morse lettuce seeds have earned a permanent place in my garden. Their exceptional quality, ease of use and delicious results make them a must have for any gardener like me who value organic, homegrown produce."
