Iceberg lettuce "Regina dei ghiacci" (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) is a variety producing medium large heads. It stands out with exceptional taste and easy cultivation. Single leaves are firm, juicy, crunchy, decoratively corrugated and vividly green.

Crisp iceberg lettuce is a commonly eaten, low-calorie vegetable with high nutritional value. It contains minerals, such as calcium and iron, provitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, C and E. Consumption of iceberg lettuce beneficially affects digestive system, because of the high fibre and cellulose content. These substances regulate and improve digestion processes. Regular consumption of lettuce reduces blood pressure and guarantees peaceful sleep. Its juicy, crunchy, decorative leaves retain freshness and taste for a long time. They fit particularly well into quickly prepared salads. This vegetable is present in low-calorie diets and may be consumed in large amounts.

Lettuce "Regina dei ghiacci" may be grown from seedlings or from direct sow to the ground. It is perfectly fitted for summer cultivation as it does not produce flowering stalks. It may be also grown for late spring, summer or autumn harvest. "Regina dei ghiacci" lettuce does not have any requirements in regard to temperature. It grows well in clay-sandy, fertile, permeable soils that are rich in nutrients and water. You should sow its seeds in March or April to a seed bed or from April to July directly to the ground. In order to maintain the continuity of the harvest, sow the seeds every 2-3 weeks. When the plants would have developed 3-4 true leaves, you would need to thin them, leaving 30 cm spacings between the plants. Lettuce is harvested regularly from April to October.

BIO seeds come from organic, GMO-free farms. Artificial fertilisers and chemical control agents have not been used in their production. BIO seeds are the perfect choice for all those who value healthy lifestyle.

Package contains 0.5 g of BIO "Regina dei ghiacci" iceberg lettuce seeds, as well as the sow-by date and a growing guide.

• Weight: 0.5 g
• Use: direct, raw consumption
• Harvest time: April - October
• Growth form: heads
• Foliage: green, corrugated leaves
• Site: clay-sandy, fertile, permeable soil that are rich in nutrients and water