Crisphead Iceberg Lettuce

Seed Count: Approx. 500 seeds Days to Maturity: 70-79 Days Description: Crisphead Iceberg lettuce grows compact green heads of overlapping leaves.  The interior leaves are a paler green, and are sweeter in comparison to its outer leaves, which are darker, more malleable, and great for things like lettuce wraps.  The plant grows upright, and is held off the ground without a lot of drooping outer leaves.  The iceberg lettuce is one of the most popular lettuce varieties around, for its mildly sweet flavor, crisp leaves, and great shelf life.  Iceberg grows best in cooler climates, since it needs a long, cool season to grow its sweet dense heads.  They will bolt and grow bitter in the summer, once the heat rolls in.  They can be pretty high maintenance, and troublesome to grow, since they are a favorite food for pests like slugs and snails, along with other pests, and require vigilance to prevent any leaf damage.  How To Grow Sowing:  Crisphead Iceberg lettuce grows well in cool weather (4