Plant GuideIceberg Lettuce
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🥬Leafy GreenModerate
Iceberg Lettuce
Lactuca sativa · Asteraceae
Less suited than loose leaf types
pH 5.5 – 6.5
10 – 22°C
60–80 days
Growth: slow
High
Care Notes
Less suited than loose leaf types
Health Benefits
Hydrating
Culinary Uses
Salads
Root Behaviour
Moderate
Common Problems
Problems
Difficult to form heads in aquaponics
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Calcium deficiency
Nutrient Demand
Medium Demand
Requires an established, well-cycled system
Compatible Systems
Media BedDwc
Tags
#lettuce#iceberg#crisphead#bulk
Season
Spring–Autumn