Lettuce 'Red Iceberg'

Lactuca sativa

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Red Iceberg is a variety of Lettuce which is a member of the Lettuce family. Its botanical name is Lactuca sativa 'Red Iceberg'. An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Red Iceberg normally reaches to a mature height of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm).

Red Iceberg Lettuce is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This variety plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Red Iceberg have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Red Iceberg

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Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Red Iceberg is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Red Iceberg needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Red Iceberg from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 5°C / 41°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Iceberg about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Iceberg

Red Iceberg is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Red Iceberg about 45 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Red Iceberg

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early autumn.

Misspellings of Lettuce 'Red Iceberg'

Red Iceburg, Iceburg Red

Other Names for Lettuce 'Red Iceberg'

Iceberg Red

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