Astéracées • Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Ice Queen Head Lettuce - Organic

"A summer queen with a crisp and bright heart"

$4.49

Number of seeds

Originating in temperate regions, the 'Reine des Glaces' head lettuce is distinguished by its vibrant freshness and mild flavor. Following the tradition of lettuce-based varieties, it embodies an admirable balance between crisp texture and delicate taste, making it ideal for organic gardens and diverse vegetable patches.

In the garden, it stands out for its relative heat resistance and rapid growth, producing tightly packed, bright, almost translucent heads. It integrates perfectly into a leafy vegetable arrangement, bringing vitality and freshness to summer and autumn harvests.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Regular
    Note: Susceptible to bolting in case of prolonged heat.

Eaten fresh in salads, the "Ice Queen" is prized for its crisp texture and delicate sweetness. It's also well-suited to sandwiches, fillings, and composed salads. Its freshness is preserved for several days in the refrigerator, but it's less suitable for cooking. It's often stored in the refrigerator wrapped in a damp cloth.

Ice Queen Head Lettuce - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

Ecumene sowing advice

Type of sowing

Semis intérieur - extérieur

Germination time

3-10 jours

Germination temperature

15° à 20° celcius

Sowing depth

Semis en surface - sans recouvrement de terre

Transplantation

Transplantation facile

Technical

Semis en poquet

Growing conditions

Distance between plants

  • 30 cm

Distance between rows

  • 40 cm

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Optimal brightness

Plante de soleil tolérant une ombre légère

soil texture

  • Sol meuble (limoneux)

Soil moisture

  • Sol frais et bien drainé

Soil fertility

Plante exigeante en compost à dominance bactérienne

optimal soil pH

  • pH peu acide

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