plants
The iceberg lettuce can be preferred on the windowsill or in the greenhouse from February to April. It can be planted in the bed when the first two leaves have formed and there is no longer any risk of frost.
From mid-March there is a culture in Cold frame possible, which should be covered at night.
care
- Iceberg lettuce loves a sunny to partially shaded location and should be able to be protected against a sudden cold snap (below 10 ° C) in spring.
- It needs a loose, humus-rich and moist soil, so often hoe and pull weeds.
- The young plants need a distance of 30 - 35 cm so that the head of lettuce can develop well.
- After the head has started to form, the lettuce must no longer be poured from above, but only in the area of the roots.
- Protect the plants with cultivation nets against pests such as snails, aphids and against bird damage.
also read
- When is lettuce planted?
- The long salad season
- Crisp, fresh and healthy - plant lettuce
To harvest
Approx. eight to twelve weeks. It makes sense to sow the lettuce in stages until July. planting, then fresh harvest can be carried out continuously until October.
For harvest, the entire head of lettuce is cut off just above the ground, if possible in the early morning.
The iceberg lettuce can be kept in the freezer for up to two weeks. Well chilled, it is particularly crunchy. The outer leaves are removed before preparation. It can be prepared like lettuce or combined with fried bacon and boiled ham. The fresh iceberg lettuce can also be served with sweet, fruity or savory ingredients.
Tips & Tricks
Fertilizers are avoided if the garden bed is well prepared with compost. Alternatively, it can be poured with nettle manure.
