Iceberg lettuce seeds - crisphead lettuce varieties
Iceberg lettuce seeds bring particularly crisp and long-keeping lettuces to the garden. Iceberg lettuce forms very firm, compact heads with thick, juicy leaves and is one of the most popular lettuce varieties for fresh summer salads.
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Iceberg lettuce belongs botanically to the species Lactuca sativa and to the so-called crisphead group (Lactuca sativa var. crispum). The plants form large, very firm heads with densely layered leaves that are especially crisp and juicy.
Compared with tender butterhead lettuces, the leaves are significantly thicker and more resilient. This means iceberg lettuce stays fresh for a long time after harvest and keeps much longer than many other lettuce varieties.
Iceberg lettuce was originally bred in California to make lettuces easier to transport and store. Today it is one of the classic garden lettuces for summer cultivation and an essential ingredient in many kitchens.
