Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Organic, Heirloom
Native
Asteraceae
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Salad Bowl Blend Leaf Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
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.
Planting Lettuce
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 12" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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22 reviews
- Kathy D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/26/26Ms
Still cold..doing indoor seed starting..artwork outstanding
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey Kathy,
We love that you're getting a head start on your Salad Bowl Blend Leaf Lettuce Seeds with indoor seed starting while it's still cold outside! And we're so glad you're enjoying the artwork on our seed packets - we put a lot of love into making them beautiful! Thanks for sharing your seed starting adventure with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- KimVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/23/26Easy to grow
I received a free seed pack of these with an order, so I scattered them in a patch of my garden that was empty to fill space. They've done very well, highly recommend.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/23/26Hey Kim,
We're so happy to hear our Salad Bowl Blend Leaf Lettuce Seeds worked out perfectly for filling that empty garden space! It sounds like they really thrived and gave you some great results. Thanks for giving our freebie seeds a chance - there's nothing better than discovering a new favorite that's easy to grow and does so well in the garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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