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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Igloo is a crisphead lettuce with round green heads and a level of heat resistance unusual for an iceberg type. That makes it worth trying where spring warms quickly. Sow early, keep moisture steady, and cut when the head is firm.
Igloo traits
- Round green crisphead
- Heat resistant for an iceberg type
Good for
- Crisp salads
- Warm-spring heading crop
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igloo this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Billabong | 70–79 days | — | — |
| Continuity Crisphead | 70 days | — | — |
| Yucaipa | 70 days | — | — |
| Ithaca | 72–85 days | — | — |
| Summertime | 68–75 days | — | — |
| Webb's Wonderful | 72 days | — | — |
Igloo FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Igloo?
Igloo is a crisphead lettuce with round green heads and a level of heat resistance unusual for an iceberg type. That makes it worth trying where spring warms quickly.
How many days to maturity is Igloo?
Igloo is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other head lettuce varieties, so check them in the head lettuce growing guide.
How does Igloo compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Igloo: 70 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Billabong (70–79 days), Continuity Crisphead (70 days), Yucaipa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Igloo good for?
Igloo is grown for crisp salads, warm-spring heading crop.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every head lettuce variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Head Lettuce growing guide
- How to Grow Lettuce from Seed: Light, Soil Warmth and Summer Sowing
- Types of Lettuce: Crisphead, Butterhead, Romaine and Loose Leaf
- Why Lettuce Does Not Form a Head, and Why It Turns Bitter
- Lettuce Diseases and Pests: Keeping the Crown Dry
- When to Pick Lettuce and How to Cut and Come Again
- Lettuce Growing Calendar: Spring and Autumn Sowings
- All 30 head lettuce varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.