Lettuce Iceberg
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Lettuce Iceberg

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Packet Contains : 300 seeds
Where to Grow : Balcony or terrace garden
Sowing Season : Throughout the year
Seeds Sowing Depth : 0.5 cm
Germination Time : 7 to 14 days
Germination Temperature : 15 to 25°C
Harvesting : 65 to 80 days
Plant Vigor : Strong plant
Common Name : Loose to Leaf Lettuce; Crisphead Lettuce; Butterhead Lettuce
Scientific Name : Lactuca Sativa
Mature Height : Up to 50 cm

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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. 

What size grow bag is best for Lettuce?
24 x 9 (W*H)
12 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 15 (W*H)

Lettuce Iceberg Growing Season In India
Lettuce is typically grown in different seasons depending on the region in India. In North India, it’s a winter crop (October-February), while in central and western India, it can be grown in both winter (September-March) and post-monsoon (February-March). In southern India, it can be grown year-round.

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 transplants 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 : The ideal growing temperature for lettuce icebergs is 7-27°C.
Common pests and diseases : Lettuce 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.

 

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