Iceberg Babies® Baby Iceberg Lettuce

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What Makes Iceberg Babies® Unique? Our baby iceberg lettuce heads are not simply immature. Yes, we do harvest them a few days earlier than their full-size counterparts, but we also grow them from special seed, which develops a smaller size head. In addition, we and our skilled iceberg lettuce growers employ special growing methods including spacing on the ground, and timing of water and nutrients, to maintain uniform size and density. 

 

Smaller is Better.  A traditional favorite - once the centerpiece of every salad - iceberg lettuce gave up ground in recent years to romaine and leaf lettuces. But it's a brand new day with Iceberg Babies®. These mini gems are slightly larger than a softball, which will delight your guests, as will the texture and refreshingly crisp crunch that can only be iceberg. 

 

A Real Sweetie!  Iceberg Babies® are sweeter and more flavorful than conventional iceberg lettuce and the single-service size opens the door to virtually limitless serving options. 

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Serving Tips

•  Fill it! Remove the cap and scoop out the center to create a bowl. Fill with favorite salad ingredients, a chilled soup or even a hot entree.
•  Build it! Remove the stem, core like conventional head lettuce and slice off the cap so it sits level on the plate. Insert vegetables in a vertical bouquet to create an architectural delight.
•  Slice it! Slice horizontally into rosettes and arrange in a bowl with other vegetables for an eye-catching version of the traditional tossed salad.
•  Wrap it! Use individual leaves as perfect, bite-sized wraps for appetizers and small plate favorites.
•  Wedge it! Cut into baby wedges and arrange on the plate, pairing each wedge with a different ingredient or dressing.

Storage
Temperature: Keep refrigerated at 34 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.  Relative Humidity: Maintain 90 to 95% relative humidity.  Shelf Life: 14 to 21 days.  No top ice.

 

• Pack - 40 count
  
• Weight - 16 to 20 lbs.
  
• Carton dimensions - 20 x 16 x 8 inches
• Carton cube - 1.38 c.f.
  
• Pallet count - 72 cartons per pallet
• Ti / Hi - 6/12
  
• Label - Garden Hearts® Iceberg Babies®

 

• Pack - 20 count
• Weight - 8 to 10 lbs.
• Carton dimensions - 20 x 16 x 4 inches
• Carton cube - 0.80 c.f.
• Pallet count - 132 cartons per pallet
• Ti / Hi - 6/22
• Label - Garden Hearts® Iceberg Babies®

 

Availability 

(P=Peak; A=Available) The peak months for production in Central California are April through November. 

In the Desert Southwest, production peaks during December through March.

 

 

 

 

Foodservice and Retail Professionals -Garden Hearts® Iceberg Babies® are available year 'round. Order through your regular produce distributor. If your distributor doesn't carry our products, call us at 831.424.4864 and we'll help direct you or your distributor to a local service.

 

 

Distributors - Purchase Garden Hearts® Iceberg Babies® directly from our facility in Salinas, California or seasonally from Brawley, California. Call our sales department at 831.424.4864 to arrange for shipping. Remember, Garden Hearts® Iceberg Babies® are only available from Boggiatto Produce. Ask for them by name.

 

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