LETTUCE GREEN DESCRIPTION
Lettuce which we know as salad leaves and most people grow
it for the crisp texture. Lettuce Iceberg is a type of leafy vegetable that you
can use to make a variety of dishes as well as eat raw as a salad.
Iceberg lettuce is a cool-weather
crop that requires a long growing season. lettuce Iceberg seeds are easy to
grow in spring, winter, and fall when the soil is cool. Lettuce has many health
benefits and is low in calories, sugar, and fat. If you love gardening and want
to grow plants but don’t know how to grow Lettuce Icebergs in pots or when to
grow Lettuce Icebergs so your all doubts will be clear after reading the
information. Buy the Best quality Lettuce Iceberg Seeds Online at the best
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About
this item
- Number of Lettuce Iceberg Seeds: 200 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Spring, winter, Autumn
- Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 cm
- Germination Time: 7 to 14 days
- Germination temperature: 15-25°C
- Harvesting: 65 to 80 days
- Plant vigor: Strong plant, Leaf Colour, Light Green
With Off-White Centre
What
size grow bag is best for Lettuce?
Lettuce
Iceberg Growing Season In India
Iceberg Lettuce is cool weather
leafy vegetable that cannot grow well in hot climates. The best season for
sowing lettuce iceberg seeds is spring (February-April) and fall to winter
(September-December).
How
To Grow Lettuce Iceberg In Container
You can sow Salad leaves or Lettuce
iceberg seeds by both direct and transplant methods. But most gardeners are
recommended transplant because it gives a good environment for the plant and
grows successfully. Lettuce seeds will germinate rapidly at low temperatures
between 15 to 25°C.
Lettuce
Iceberg Seeds Sowing Method
To sow lettuce iceberg seeds, fill
the seedling tray or small-sized pot with a growing medium then sow the seeds
at a depth of 0.5 cm. Add water to the soil of the seeded pot and maintain the
proper amount of moisture. It can take about 7-14 days for lettuce seeds to
germinate. Within 21-25 days from seeds sowing, when the plant grows at least
5-6 inches tall at that time transplant the healthiest plant carefully. Keep
the pot in partial sunlight and give water whenever you feel that the soil
becomes dry.
How
To Fertilize Lettuce Iceberg
Like other green vegetables, lettuce
also needs feeds; give any organic fertilizer such as cow manure
or vermicompost to the lettuce plant every 30 days.
Lettuce
Iceberg Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, cool, moist soil with organic matter for
planting lettuce plants.
Water – Give proper water to the lettuce plant and always keep moist
the soil; avoid overwatering.
Sunlight – Lettuce is a cool lover plant and it grows rapidly in 5-6
hours of partial shade.
Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for lettuce icebergs is 7-27°C.
Common pests and diseases – Cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles affect the lettuce
iceberg plant growth and lettuce is infected by some diseases like Black root
rot, Downy mildew, and Bacterial spot. To get rid of this problem, it would be
right to spray neem oil on the lettuce plant from time to time.
Harvesting
Of Lettuce Iceberg
- Within 65-80 days from seeds sowing, you can harvest
lettuce when lettuce is full size but young and tender because mature
lettuce gets bitter in taste.
- Lettuce iceberg can be cut once it forms a pale round
head.
- Cut the lettuce head about an inch above the soil
surface with a sharp knife.
Lettuce
Special Features
- Common name – Loose-Leaf Lettuce, Crisphead Lettuce,
Butterhead Lettuce
- Scientific name – Lactuca Sativa
- Height – Up to 20 inches
FAQ
Why
are my lettuce seeds not germinating?
Lettuce iceberg seeds will not
germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough
sunlight, overwatering, or under-watering.
