Lettuce 'Ice King'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Ice King'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Ice King is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ice King needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Ice King 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Ice King about 53 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Ice King

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ice King is a tender plant.

Harvesting Ice King