Lettuce Red Iceberg Seeds – Heirloom Crisp Crisphead Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-7778-LET-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Lettuce Red Iceberg (Lactuca sativa) is a striking heirloom variety that combines the satisfying, succulent crunch of a classic iceberg with rich, eye-catching color. Producing medium-sized, moderately dense, crisp heads, it features deeply ruffled outer leaves tinged with reddish-purple margins wrapping around a sweet, blanched light-green interior. Naturally more bolt-resistant and flavorful than standard store-bought iceberg varieties, it adds exceptional crunch, color, and texture to fresh garden salads, wraps, and sandwiches.

Specifications

Plant Name: Lettuce Red Iceberg (Lactuca sativa)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Cool-Season Leafy Vegetable (Annual)
Color: Ruffled reddish-purple outer leaves with a crisp, light-green blanched interior
Plant Characteristics: Medium semi-dense crisphead, wavy scalloped margins, crisp watery crunch, sweet mild flavor
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised plots, intensive succession rows, patio containers
Season: Cool Season (Spring & Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late April to May as soon as soil can be worked; sow again mid-July to August for a crisp, high-yielding autumn harvest.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (benefits from light shade during warmer summer spells)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady, even moisture to prevent bitter leaves or tip burn)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Combines the classic iceberg crunch with attractive red-tinted, nutrient-dense foliage
Shows better heat tolerance and bolt resistance than traditional green iceberg varieties
Holds well in the garden and harvested heads keep crisp texture long after picking

Takes slightly longer to form solid heads (55–65 days) compared to loose-leaf lettuce types
Requires consistent soil moisture throughout head development to prevent tip burn

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