Lactuca, Lettuce 'Great Lakes Iceberg'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
Introduced in 1941, Great Lakes continues to be the favored iceberg lettuce for both home gardeners and commercial growers. Noted for its crisp, round, dense heads with large, crinkled leaves. Both heat and cold tolerant and slow to bolt. Stores well, and perfect for salads and lettuce wraps. An All-America Selections winner in 1944.
Lettuce prefers cool weather. Select a location with full sun, or partial shade in hot areas. Sow in early spring or fall, or in winter in mild climates. Keep soil evenly moist for best growth. Thin regularly. Lettuce does not like to be crowded. Harvest as soon as the inner head is tight and firm, well before the plant bolts (sends up a seed stalk). Remove the entire head by cutting at the base.
Lactuca sativa
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| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Lettuce |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 15" |
| Spacing in Row | 12" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8" |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 |
| Days to Maturity | 75 |
| Manufacturer Number | 414 |