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Ice Queen (Reine des Glaces) Crisphead Lettuce Seeds
Ice Queen (Reine des Glaces) Crisphead Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
680 seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
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.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Surface to ⅛"
Space Seeds: 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.
- CarolineRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 3, 2026Go-To Lettuce Variety!
Held up to GA heat up until late July (sowed in April!!). I was shocked— definitely going to be one of my tried and true lettuce varieties for the summer for now on!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 4, 2026Hey Caroline,
We're so thrilled to hear about your amazing success with the Ice Queen Crisphead Lettuce Seeds! The fact that you were able to grow such beautiful lettuce all the way through late July in Georgia heat is seriously impressive, especially from an April sowing. We love that you're already planning to make this your go-to variety for summer - that's the kind of feedback that makes our day! Thanks so much for sharing your growing victory with us. Keep on growing 🌻
- 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 - Wendy L.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsNov 3, 2026Still Growing
All 4 locations tested outside and in a controlled greenhouse. Outside ~ 90% germination +/- 2sd. Inside almost ~ 90% germination. Still in exterior growth cycle for testing longevity.
Taste test: 12 adults, 3 children. Overall review was "interesting" among adults , kids "so so" in comparison to other varieties tested.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningNov 3, 2026Hey Wendy,
We really appreciate the thorough feedback from your germination trials with various seeds across multiple locations and the taste test insights from your group. It's great to hear you're still in the growth cycle and continuing to evaluate the Ice Queen lettuce. Your real-world data is invaluable to us, and we love when customers dig this deep into their growing experience.
Keep on growing 🌻
- Detra F.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJan 3, 20265 Stars
Amazing!!
