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anneheathen's Iceberg Lettuce Care Instructions
Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - cover at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep if you are going to sow this directly in the garden.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Lettuce 'Iceberg' is known for growing to a height of approximately 20.0 cm (that's 7.8 inches in imperial).
Your garden is in full sun light: plant in a location that enjoys partial sun.
Your garden has don't know soil - try to plant this plant in loam soil if possible for best results.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (6) is within the ideal range for Lettuce 'Iceberg'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.
Lettuce 'Iceberg' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Common Lettuce problems include Slugs, Snails, and Cucumber Mosaic Virus, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Iceberg Lettuce is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Iceberg Lettuce Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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15 May 2011
Growing day 77
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10 Apr 2011
Transplanted day 42
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23 Mar 2011
Showing True Leaves day 24
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07 Mar 2011
Germinating day 8
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05 Mar 2011
Germinating day 6
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27 Feb 2011
Sown day 0

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