Description
| Seeds | 1 gram (1,000 seeds) $2.50, 3 grams (3,000 seeds) $5.35 |
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Ice Queen
Heritage: France (Crisphead Batavia) – Pennsylvania, USA (Burpee & Co)
Developed by W. Atlee Burpee in the mid 1890’s using parent plants of French origin (Crisphead Batavia). Ice Queen aka “Iceberg” lettuce was named to represent not only it’s firm, white interior, but also its’ method of shipment on-ice to arrive at its’ final destination still fresh and edible.
Ice Queen is a traditional green crisphead variety producing medium-sized, tight, almost white iceberg heads. The outer leaves are a lovely notched bright green and are equally delectable on their own. Juicy and full of crunch, a good summer garden variety. Does well in most climates. Shows resistance to bolting. Matures in 80-85 days. (1,000 seeds/g)
Bonus: Ice Queen can be harvested in a few different ways (1) cutting at ground level for a single head when mature, (2) cut and leave 2″ for cut-and-come-again re-growth at any stage or, (3) for a continuous supply, harvest only the outer leaves as they begin to mature!
Tips for Growing Luscious Lettuce! Lettuce is a cool weather crop, enjoying full sun until the weather heats up, then it will require some shade in the afternoon. We have the best results direct seeding as soon as the ground warms in early spring. Sprinkle seed sparingly on top of the earth. Cover with a very light sprinkling of lose soil. Gently tamp/press soil down so that the seeds are in contact with the earth. Lightly water, thinning to 6” (15cm) apart. For the most flavourful, sweet and crisp lettuce, be sure to harvest early in the morning. The best companion plants for Lettuce are; onions, radishes, carrots, strawberries, and cucumbers. Lettuce usually germinates within 3-10 days (60-70ºF/16-21ºC). Be aware, if temperatures exceed 80ºF/27ºC, seed may fail to germinate at all!
