Selecting Iceberg Lettuce

Select the iceberg lettuce that is fairly large, and has moderate firm head, that give in to gentle pressure.Make sure the lettuce has thick leaves. The leaves can be of medium to light green color, blending to nearly white rib or veins.You can scratch the stalk and smell, if the lettuce smells sweet then it will taste sweet. The lettuce that smells bitter will taste bitter.Make sure you avoid lettuce which has thin wilted leaves or leaves that have brown spots.