Lettuce – Iceberg – (6500 to 7200 seeds) – Commercial Pack

Description

Lettuce (Iceberg) – Commercial Pack – MGS1327COM

 

Quantity: 6500 to 7200 seeds

Seed’s Origin: Japan

 

Germination Rate (Approx.): 80%

Physical Purity (Min): 98%

Genetic Purity (Min): 98%

Germination Temperature

• Ideal range: 15°C – 22°C
• Optimal average (from multiple sources): 18°C – 20°C
• Above 25°C → poor germination, bolting risk increases

Germination Time

• 3 – 7 days (optimal conditions)
• Up to 10 days in slightly warmer environments

Plant Size & Sowing

• Plant height: 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 inches)
• Head diameter (span): 15 – 20 cm (6 – 8 inches)
• Seed sowing depth:
  👉 0.3 – 0.5 cm (very shallow)
  (Seeds need light → do NOT bury deep)

Plant Spacing

• 25 – 30 cm (10 – 12 inches) between plants

Row Spacing

• 30 – 45 cm (12 – 18 inches)

Support Requirement

• ❌ No trellis or support needed
• Iceberg lettuce forms compact heads

Seed to Harvest Time

• 70 – 90 days (variety dependent)
• In Bangladesh winter: ~75 days average

Seed to Bloom Time

• 90 – 120 days
• (Usually avoided; bolting reduces quality)

Container / Bed Size

• Minimum pot size:
  👉 8–10 inches depth
  👉 10–12 inches diameter (1 plant/pot)
• Grow bag/bed:
  👉 Depth: 8–10 inches minimum

Soil Type & pH

Ideal Soil:

• Well-drained, fertile, light soil
• High organic matter

Ideal pH:

• 6.0 – 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Sunlight Requirement

• Daily sunlight: 4 – 6 hours
• In Bangladesh:
  • Winter: full sun OK
  • Summer: partial shade preferred

Germination Light:

• Seeds need light exposure
  👉 Do NOT cover heavily

Water Requirement

Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy

Approximate Requirement:

• Seedling stage: 100–150 ml/day
• Vegetative stage: 200–300 ml/day
• Mature stage: 300–400 ml/day

Interval:

• Daily light watering (especially rooftop)
• Avoid waterlogging → root rot risk

Essential Nutrients

Ideal NPK Ratio:

• N : P : K = 40 : 20 : 40 (%)

Important Nutrients:

• Nitrogen → leaf growth
• Calcium → crisp head formation
• Magnesium → chlorophyll

Organic Sources:

• Nitrogen → Mustard cake, vermicompost
• Phosphorus → Bone meal
• Potassium → Wood ash, compost
• Calcium → Oyster shell powder

Organic Fertilizer Plan (Per Plant)

Base Mix (Before Planting):

• Vermicompost → 200 g
• Cow dung compost → 300 g
• Trichocompost → 100 g

Supplement Mix (Every 10–12 days):

• Mustard cake powder → 20 g
• Neem cake → 15 g
• Bone meal → 15 g
• Horn meal → 10 g

Monthly Additions:

• Epsom salt → 5 g (foliar spray)
• Oyster shell powder → 10 g

Chemical Fertilizer Guide

• Basal:
  • Urea: 5 g
  • TSP: 10 g
  • MOP: 5 g
• Top dressing (after 20 & 40 days):
  • Urea → 3 g per plant

⚠️ Avoid excess nitrogen → loose heads

Perfect Potting Mix (Bangladesh Rooftop)

Recommended Mix (%):

• Loamy soil → 30%
• Vermicompost → 20%
• Cow dung compost → 15%
• Coconut coir dust → 15%
• Brown river sand → 10%
• Trichocompost → 5%
• Neem cake powder → 2%
• Mustard cake powder → 1%
• Oyster shell powder → 1%
• Wood charcoal → 1%

Optional:

• Turmeric powder → trace (fungal prevention)

Companion Plants

• Carrot
• Radish
• Beetroot
• Onion
• Strawberry

Leaf Taste

• Crisp, watery, mild sweetness
• Bitterness very low
• ⭐ Rating: 7.5 / 10

Pests & Control

Common Pests:

• Aphids
• Cutworms
• Leaf miners

Chemical Control:

• Imidacloprid
• Spinosad
• Chlorpyrifos

Organic Control:

• Neem oil spray (3–5 ml/L)
• Soap water spray
• Hand picking

Diseases & Control

Common Diseases:

• Downy mildew
• Bottom rot
• Tip burn

Chemical:

• Mancozeb
• Copper oxychloride

Organic:

• Trichoderma
• Baking soda spray
• Good airflow

Harvest Readiness

• Head becomes firm and compact
• Leaves tightly folded
• Press gently → should feel solid

Monthly Yield (Family of 4)

• Requirement: 2 – 3 kg/month
• Plants needed: ~15–20 plants/month

Yield per sq ft

• 0.5 – 1 kg per sq ft

Life Span

• 2.5 – 3 months

Nutritional Value (per 100g)

• Calories: 14 kcal
• Water: 95%
• Vitamin A, K
• Folate
• Fiber

Health Benefits

• Improves digestion
• Supports hydration
• Good for heart health
• Boosts immunity
• Aids weight loss

Recipes

Bangladeshi:

• Lettuce salad with cucumber & mustard dressing
• Chicken lettuce wrap (Deshi fusion)

🌍 Others:

• Caesar salad
• Burger lettuce wrap

Best Sowing Time (Bangladesh)

• November – January (Ideal)
• Secondary: Late October

Seeds per Gram

• 800 – 1000 seeds per gram

Propagation Method

• Direct seeding or seedling tray transplanting
  👉 Best: Seedling tray → transplant at 3–4 leaf stage

Storage Method

• Refrigerate at 0–4°C
• Wrap in paper towel + plastic bag

Shelf Life:

• 7 – 14 days

Specialties

• Forms compact crisp heads
• High water content
• Popular for salads & burgers

Quotes

• “Crisp as winter air, iceberg lettuce brings freshness to every bite.”
• “In simplicity, the iceberg lettuce reminds us that purity has its own flavor.”

Unknown Facts

• Iceberg lettuce was once called “crisphead”
• Named “iceberg” because it was transported in ice
• Contains lactucarium (mild calming effect)

Native Region

• Mediterranean region

Origin Story

• Developed through selection from wild lettuce
• Modern iceberg varieties improved by seed companies like Takii

Scientific Classification

• Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• Family: Asteraceae

References (Key Sources)

• FAO Vegetable Production Manuals
• Takii Seed Official Catalogs
• University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Cornell University Vegetable Growing Guides
• RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
• Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)
• Seed companies (Johnny’s Seeds, Sakata, etc.)
• Peer-reviewed horticulture journals (lettuce physiology & agronomy studies)

*Soak seeds in water for about 4 to 6 hours before sowing

 

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Disclaimer: In accordance with the universal custom of seed trade we give no warranty expressed or implied as to description, quality, productivity or any other matter of any way for the crop results beyond the purchased price especially under unsuitable season, abnormal weather, unsuitable soil and other unexpected conditions

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