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Ithaca Lettuce Plant

8.95
  • - Spacing: 10 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 70
  • - Iceberg perfect for salads or sandwiches
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 2 Ithaca Lettuce Plants
Plant Features

Ithaca Lettuce Plants offer up tightly wrapped heads of superior tasting iceberg lettuce. It's a popular choice for warm weather gardens, as it's resistant to tip burn and slow to bolt.

Our Ithaca Lettuce Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be transplanted once soil temperatures reach 40°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Add compost and ensure soil is well-draining

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water consistently, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged
  • - Mulch to retain moisture

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
  • - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 3-4 weeks

Pruning and Training:

  • - Thin seedlings to appropriate spacing
  • - No pruning necessary

Pollination:

  • - Not necessary for leaf production

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for aphids and slugs
  • - Use row covers if pest pressure is high

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut whole head when mature
  • - Harvest in the morning for best flavor

Storage:

  • - Store in the refrigerator for up to a week

Companion Plants:

Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Watering Needs Water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Growing Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When the head is full and tight
Production Time Single Picking
Habit Mounded
Foliage Color Green
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Plant Type Open-Pollinated
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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