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Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci" Seeds

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[Lactuca sativa var. capitata] Iceberg lettuce seeds, large crisp head with frilled bright green leaves, slow to bolt.

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Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

Also known as the "great lakes" lettuce, Regina dei Ghiacci forms a large, compact, crisp head with strongly frilled outer leaves in bright green.

The Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci" Plant

It belongs to the species Lactuca sativa var. capitata, family Asteraceae. It forms a round, tight head with crisp, fleshy leaves frilled at the edges, in bright light green.

How to Sow Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

Sow from March to July in a seedbed or directly outdoors, at about 1 cm depth, with 25-30 cm between rows and 20-25 cm between plants.

How to Grow Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

It prefers moist, loose, well-drained soils; slow to bolt, it is particularly suited to summer and autumn cultivation thanks to its good heat tolerance.

Tips for Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

Harvest about 80 days after sowing, once the head is well formed and compact; water in the morning avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent downy mildew.

Diseases and Pests of Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

It can be affected by downy mildew, fusarium and other viral diseases in overly humid conditions; aphids, spider mites and slugs are the most common pests.

Uses and Curiosities of Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

The name "iceberg" comes from transporting the heads on beds of ice; excellent raw for its freshness, it stars in dishes like Caesar salad and is ideal for garnishing burgers and sandwiches without wilting.

Properties of Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

Very rich in water, it has a very low calorie content; unlike other lettuces it is less rich in folate and iron, but still provides a fair amount of vitamin C.

Nutritional Values of Iceberg Lettuce "Regina dei Ghiacci"

Per 100 grams, "Regina dei Ghiacci" iceberg lettuce provides about 14 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrates, 0.1 g fat and 1.2 g fibre. Fair source of vitamin C and potassium.