Lettuce 'Crispino' - Iceberg Lettuce

A traditional iceberg lettuce with mid-green leaves and lighter interiors.  ‘Crispino’ grows into a large dense head full of iceberg goodness.  Slow to bolt, resists downy mildew, and lettuce leaf aphids.  This variety will not produce a head during high heat and should only be grown during the spring and fall. Height: 10”-12”  Head Size: ½ pound (average)  Days to Maturity: 65Fertilizer: Apply an 1" of compost in fall or late winter prior to planting or scratch an all-purpose granular fertilizer in the ground prior to planting.Water: Keep evenly moist at all times.   For crispier leaves heavily saturate a planting the day prior to harvest. Container Size: 2.5" Plugs - 6 Plants Photo courtesy of High Mowing Seeds