Description
Iceberg Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) is a popular leafy vegetable known for its tightly packed, rounded heads and crisp, refreshing leaves. With its mild, slightly sweet flavour and crunchy texture, Iceberg Lettuce is an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens.
Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps and garnishes, Iceberg Lettuce is a versatile vegetable that adds freshness and crunch to everyday meals. It grows particularly well during Malta’s cooler months, when temperatures favour firm, compact head development.
🌱 Growing Instructions
☀️ Sunlight: Prefers 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Benefits from partial afternoon shade during warmer weather.
💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular watering is essential for developing crisp leaves and firm heads.
🌱 Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
🌡️ Temperature: Grows best between 10°C–20°C. Excessive heat can prevent proper head formation and encourage premature flowering.
📏 Spacing: Allow approximately 30–35 cm between plants for healthy growth and proper head development.
🌾 Fertilizer: Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth, following product instructions.
✂️ Harvesting: Harvest the entire head when it feels firm, compact and fully developed. Typically ready approximately 60–85 days after transplanting, depending on the variety and growing conditions.
🌿 Local Growing Tips (Malta)
Best planting season: September to March, when cooler temperatures encourage healthy growth and compact heads.
Position: Sunny vegetable gardens, raised beds or large containers with fertile soil and good drainage.
Companion plants: Carrots, radishes, onions and spring onions.
Common issue: Hot weather and irregular watering can cause loose heads, bitter leaves or premature flowering (bolting). Maintain consistent moisture and provide afternoon shade during warmer periods.
📦 Product Information
Variety: Iceberg Lettuce
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Plant Type: Leafy Vegetable Seedling
Quantity: 12 Seedlings per Tray
Maturity: Approximately 60–85 days after transplanting, depending on variety
Harvest Season: Autumn to Spring
Special Characteristics: Firm, rounded heads with tightly packed, crisp green leaves and a mild, refreshing flavour.
Important Information
Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The price is per one tray of 12 seedlings.
