{"product_id":"lettuce-great-lakes-iceberg-seeds-lactuca-sativa","title":"Lettuce Great Lakes (Iceberg) Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d6ed1e-5d64-839d-9f04-7982c33340fd-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-62\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"91c199ef-121e-4755-adcd-f51609a85d6f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eLettuce Great Lakes is a classic iceberg-type variety valued for its crisp texture, compact heart, and good summer performance. It forms a crunchy green head with tightly packed leaves and is known for being relatively slow to go to seed in warm conditions, making it a popular choice for home gardeners wanting reliable salad lettuce through the warmer growing months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pawekx\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"137y7vd\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eVariety: Lettuce Great Lakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iarbzt\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eIceberg or crisphead type lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r1njj\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eCrunchy green ball of leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vrl18m\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eSlow to go to seed in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ggq1a\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eSolid heart with crisp, tender leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"94hc5w\" data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"739\"\u003ePopular for fresh salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kqec0y\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eProduct code: LETGL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"48mo84\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eWhy You Should Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eGreat Lakes is a strong choice for growers looking for a dependable iceberg lettuce with crisp texture and good bolt resistance. Its crunchy leaves and firm heart make it ideal for salads, sandwiches, burgers, and fresh kitchen use, while its summer resilience helps extend the harvest season compared with more delicate lettuce types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tjiar5\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eSowing window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, summer and autumn, depending on your local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eSow direct or raise seedlings in a moist, well-drained soil or seed-raising mix. Sow seed about 3–5 mm deep and keep evenly moist during germination. Germination usually takes around 7–14 days. Space plants about 30 cm apart and rows about 50 cm apart. Great Lakes typically reaches maturity in around 80–90 days under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rdo51g\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Kitchen Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eThis variety suits gardeners who want a traditional iceberg lettuce with crisp bite and a fresh, clean look in the garden. The rounded heads are well suited to salads, wraps, sandwiches, and everyday fresh eating, while the slow-bolting habit makes it especially useful for warmer-season sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yn99c3\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eWhat type of lettuce is Great Lakes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eIt is an iceberg, also called a crisphead, lettuce variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eIs Great Lakes slow to bolt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eYes, it is commonly described as slow bolting or relatively slow to go to seed in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eWhen should I sow the seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eSow in spring, summer and autumn depending on your local climate, avoiding periods of extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eHow deep should I sow the seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eSow seed about 3–5 mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eGermination usually takes around 7–14 days, depending on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2535\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eHow long until harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003eGreat Lakes generally matures in about 80–90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"1 x Gram (Approx 1050 Seeds)","offer_id":45110588407861,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/lettuce-great-lakes-iceberg-seeds-lactuca-sativa-5979029.jpg?v=1775736428","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/lettuce-great-lakes-iceberg-seeds-lactuca-sativa","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}