Enjoy the crisp, sweet crunch of iceberg lettuce with. Known for its tightly packed hearts and delicious, refreshing leaves, this hardy, reliable lettuce seed variety is the most widely grown lettuce for a reason. It’s easy to grow and thrives in garden beds and containers, meaning you can grow it even if you don’t have much space. With a bit of care, iceberg lettuce will quickly reward you with plenty of crisp, fresh heads - ready to enjoy all season long.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow your iceberg lettuce seeds indoors from mid-winter or directly in the garden after the last frost and again after the worst summer heat.
Depth: Sow 3mm (1/8") deep into well-prepared soil.
Germination: Seedlings should emerge in 7–10 days.
Growing notes: Iceberg lettuce prefers cooler growing conditions as heat can cause the plant to bolt. Water lettuce regularly and apply liquid fertiliser every two weeks to promote quick growth.

Plant Characteristics

Uses: It’s easy to grow and thrives in garden beds and containers, meaning you can grow it even if you don’t have much space