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Iceberg lettuce, also called crisphead lettuce, is enjoyed for its crispness and mild flavor. It's a refreshing addition to salads and ideal for lettuce wraps. This variety lasts longer than other kinds of lettuce, making it a wise economical option since it minimizes waste and spoilage.

Iceberg is a variety of lettuce with crisp leaves, making it a favorite among kids who won't eat other types of lettuce. It's known as one of the sweeter lettuce varieties, like the butterhead and romaine. Mature iceberg lettuce grows to about 30.48 centimeters in diameter. The leaves on the outside are usually green, and the leaves in the center turn from pale yellow to almost white as you move closer to the center of the core.

Iceberg lettuce needs a long growing season and requires cool weather. It needs about 85 days to reach maturity and will typically be ready to harvest just as the warm season sets in. Iceberg lettuce is available on the market year-round, as it's cultivated in areas with temperate climates such as Arizona and California for the U.S. market. If you're planning to grow iceberg lettuce at home, you can start them as seedlings inside and then transplant them outdoors.

Iceberg lettuce is one of the most inexpensive and common varieties of lettuce. It's available at almost any grocery store you walk into. Some grocery stores offer pre-cut wedges, and it's also often found in packaged mixes along with other kinds of lettuce.

When choosing iceberg lettuce, look for heads that have fresh-looking, crisp leaves. Avoid iceberg lettuce that shows signs of wilting, such as limp, withered leaves with yellow or brown edges, or slimy or dark spots. Once the lettuce has passed its prime, it's impossible to restore it to crisp freshness.

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Despite the iceberg lettuce's reputation for being a complete zero on the nutritional scale, it provides considerable amounts of vitamins K and A. It also provides small amounts of other healthy nutrients, such as folate, vitamin C, potassium, and calcium. While it's low in fiber, it has a significant amount of water, making it a refreshing choice when the weather is hot.