Iceberg Lettuce Saladin [Lactuca sativa var. capitata]

The annual iceberg lettuce 'Saladin' is a medium-early and heat-tolerant leaf vegetable for summer cultivation. Crisp leaves with a fresh, spicy taste. The variety forms well-closing heads. Ideal for pre-cultivation, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer, good for mixed culture, harvesting the leaves.

 Description 
Iceberg lettuce 'Saladin' is an annual, medium early, traditional and heat-tolerant summer iceberg lettuce variety for year-round cultivation. The iceberg lettuce grows compactly and uniformly with overlapping green leaves and a well-closed underside. The taste is fresh, spicy and can be harvested over a long period of time. For summer cultivation.

 General information 
Plant family: Asteraceae
Life cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 80 days
Plant height approx.: 35 cm
Root type: Shallow rooter
Nutrient requirements: Low
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to 3°C
Location: Sunny until semi shady
Soil: Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil

pH value: 6.5 to 7.5

 Sowing and planting information 
Germination type: Light germinator
Sowing depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 12-22 °C
Germination time: 4-7 days
Plant and row spacing: 30x30 cm

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Bean, Savory, Dill, Pea, Strawberry, Cucumber, Cabbage, Leek, Carrot, Radish, Horseradish, Rhubarb, Beetroot, Salsify, Tomato, Onion
Unfavorable mixed culture: Parsley, Celery

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Pre-cultivation from February to October is recommended. The plants are ideally located in a sunny to partially shaded location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Pre-cultivation from February to July is recommended. The plants should ideally be placed in a sunny location.

 General recommendations 
We recommend pre-cultivation followed by planting at the specified planting distance. For pre-cultivation, sow the seeds in a small bowl and allow the seedlings to grow until the first visible lettuce leaves appear, then transplant them into the desired containers. After transplanting, allow the seedlings to grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. Plant the seedlings in the bed from the second pair of leaves after the cotyledons.
Iceberg lettuce 'Saladin' does not tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
For a staggered harvest, several sowings at intervals of 4 weeks are recommended. Bolt-resistant. For a long harvest period, harvest 1/4 of the leaves from the outside to the inside and take care not to damage the heart in order to keep growth stable. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock flour is recommended.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Occasional weeding helps the young plants to grow. Loose, nutrient-rich and moist soil is sufficient. No fertilization necessary.

 Other names 
Botanical names: Lactuca sativa var. capitata
English names: Ice lettuce, Ice salad
German names: Eisbergsalat, Eissalat
Portuguese names: Alface Gelo
Spanish names: Lechuga helada, Lechuga de hielo
French names: Laitue glacée, Salade de glace

 Origin 
Country: Portugal