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Ice Queen (Reine des Glaces) Crisphead Lettuce Seeds
Ice Queen (Reine des Glaces) Crisphead Lettuce Seeds
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Ice Queen' dates back to 1883, and gets its name because it is cold tolerant, but also tolerates heat well and is slow to bolt. Also considered a summer crisp or Batavia, this bright, emerald green lettuce with frilly leaves has crisp texture and excellent fresh flavor. Also delicious as a baby green in as little as 21 days. You can harvest the outer, frilly leaves while waiting for the head to form.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 21-62 days
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Crisphead Lettuce (Learn more)
Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 6"–10" tall and 8" wide
Variety Info: Small, emerald-green center head surrounded by outer leaves with jagged, spikey edges (resembles a crown surrounding the center head). 'Ice Queen' is a crisphead type lettuce with a more open habit than traditional iceberg and is also considered a summer crisp type.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Row Spacing: 10"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth.
- shawn u.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 1, 20245 Stars
Germinated quick with near 100% germination rate. Reine de Glaces head tends to be looser than standard iceberg lettuce but the flavor is much sweeter and juicer. And because the head it form is bit looser, it has less chance of tip burn (rotting edge of the leaves). And more tolerant to soil borne pathogen compared to other varieties we grow.
The frilly edge of the leaves makes this a very eye catching head of lettuce. Size of the head is around 10 inches. We do a succession planting every two weeks.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional - Kerry L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 28, 20245 Stars
Here’s a photo of my “I live in Idaho and can’t wait for spring” cut and come again bucket! Yes, it’s a mix I tossed in lettuce, basil and some spinach seeds. I’ll just keep snipping as long as I can!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Loris M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 9, 2025Tasty lettuce
This might be my new favorite. Crispy and tasty!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningNov 20, 2025Hey Loris,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Tasty lettuce" with that crispy and tasty perfection - we absolutely love that Ice Queen Crisphead Lettuce Seeds might just be your new favorite with that amazing combination of satisfying crunch and delicious flavor!
There's nothing quite like discovering that perfect lettuce variety that delivers both the texture and taste you've been looking for, and Ice Queen really is such a special crisphead treasure that creates those beautifully dense, refreshing heads with that signature crispness that makes every bite so satisfying!
Your "new favorite" experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding Ice Queen Crisphead Lettuce Seeds can be for growing those perfectly crispy, incredibly tasty heads that bring restaurant-quality freshness and crunch right to your garden table!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Robert Z.SC, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 5, 2025love it
Growing this under lights in 1 gal pots in my grow room. Far better than expected, and now a staple for us.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Container - Norma S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 22, 2025hydro's best
I grow all my lettuce hydroponic in the house and it is by far my favorite for crispness and flavor and ease of growing....
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningOct 24, 2025Hey Norma,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "By far my favorite for crispness and flavor and ease of growing" is exactly what we love to hear about Ice Queen (Reine des Glaces) Crisphead Lettuce Seeds - and we absolutely love that you've found the perfect hydroponic variety for your indoor growing setup!
It's so exciting that you've discovered how perfectly Ice Queen performs in hydroponic systems - that combination of incredible crispness, amazing flavor, and easy growing makes it such a winner for indoor lettuce production! There's nothing quite like having that perfect fresh, crisp lettuce available year-round right from your own hydroponic garden!
Your hydroponic growing success and flavor experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding and delicious Ice Queen (Reine des Glaces) Crisphead Lettuce Seeds can be for creating those perfect indoor harvests with outstanding crispness and taste!
Keep on growing 🌻️
