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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 21-50 days
Family: Organic, Heirloom
Type: Leaf Lettuce (Learn more)
Native: Asteraceae
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 6"–8" tall, 8" wide
Variety Info: RED SALAD BOWL' has deeply lobed, burgundy leaves that form a large rosette if proper sowing distances are observed. Red color is more intense in cool weather. 'GREEN SALAD BOWL' has lobed, wavy green leaves forming a rosette. Both are resistant to bitter flavor during the heat. Both varieties in Salad Bowl Blend are from the 1950s.
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: 12"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
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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.
- Cynthia S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/21/25Great lettuce
I'm able to pick it every other day for a wonder salad. Love it!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests12/22/25Hey Cynthia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Salad Bowl Blend Leaf Lettuce Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you're able to pick fresh lettuce every other day for wonderful salads! That's exactly what we love to hear - consistent harvests and delicious results. There's nothing quite like enjoying fresh, homegrown lettuce straight from your garden. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MariaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/8/255 Stars
So very amazing! So well packed. Healthy looking seeds
- MariaRated 5 out of 5 stars1/8/255 Stars
So very amazing! So well packed. Healthy looking seeds
- Kris G.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars11/1/244 Stars
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Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Rhonda M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/2/245 Stars
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Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate