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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Iceberg is a crisphead whose copper-colored outer leaves wrap a head that grades from green to white inside. It gives the crunch of an iceberg with more color on the outside than the usual pale green. Around 60 days.
Red Iceberg traits
- Crisphead with copper outer leaves
- Green to white interior
- Harvest around 60 days
Good for
- Iceberg heads
- Fresh salads
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Iceberg this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Formidana | 60 days | — | — |
| Sun Devil | 60 days | — | — |
| Crispino | 57 days | — | — |
| Batavia Bionda Bordo Rosso | 55 days | — | — |
| Hanson Improved | 65–80 days | — | — |
| Santa Fe | 55 days | — | — |
Red Iceberg FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Red Iceberg?
Red Iceberg is a crisphead whose copper-colored outer leaves wrap a head that grades from green to white inside. It gives the crunch of an iceberg with more color on the outside than the usual pale green.
How many days to maturity is Red Iceberg?
Red Iceberg is listed at 60 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 Red Iceberg compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Red Iceberg: 60 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Formidana (60 days), Sun Devil (60 days), Crispino (57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red Iceberg good for?
Red Iceberg is grown for iceberg heads, fresh salads.
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.