Organic Iceberg Lettuce ‘Regina Dei Ghiacci’ Seeds | Crisp Heirloom Lettuce | Franchi Seeds

Organic Iceberg Lettuce ‘Regina Dei Ghiacci’ (Queen of the Ice) is a superb heirloom variety, prized for its large, round, tightly packed heads with crisp, sweet, and juicy pale green leaves. This organic variety offers exceptional crunch and freshness, making it the ultimate choice for classic salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Reliable and vigorous, it’s a cornerstone of the organic kitchen garden. This packet contains approximately 4000 organic seeds.

🌱 Sow Mar-Aug. Direct sow or start in modules for transplanting.
☀️ Prefers sun to partial shade. Cool conditions prevent bolting.
💧 Water regularly and consistently. Crucial for developing solid, juicy heads.
📏 Forms large, dense, round heads. Harvest when firm to the touch.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Depth: Lightly cover, 0.5 cm
📅 Sow: March to August
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
🌡️ Germination: 7-14 days
📏 Height/Spread: Compact, round head
🪴 Spacing: 30-35 cm apart
⏳ Harvest: 10-12 weeks from sowing
🪙 Seeds: Approx. 4000 seeds

Tips & Tricks
For the best heads, ensure consistent moisture and provide light shade in summer heat to delay bolting. Harvest in the morning for the crispest leaves. Excellent for successional sowing every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Garden-to-Table Recipe
Classic Crisp Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

• 1 large head of ‘Regina Dei Ghiacci’, cut into quarters

• 150g blue cheese, crumbled

• 100ml sour cream or Greek yoghurt

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salt, pepper, chives

1. Place each lettuce wedge on a plate.

2. Mix blue cheese, sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, and garlic for the dressing. Season.

3. Spoon dressing generously over each wedge.

4. Garnish with extra blue cheese, chives, and black pepper.
   A refreshing, crunchy classic that highlights the lettuce’s perfect texture.