Lettuce Seeds - Salad Bowl - Green

Salad Bowl Green is a fast-growing, heirloom lettuce variety known for its loose, frilly green leaves and mild, sweet flavor. This versatile lettuce is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and wraps. It’s easy to grow and well-suited for cooler weather, making it ideal for early spring or fall planting. With its vibrant green color and crisp texture, Salad Bowl Green provides a fresh, nutritious addition to any meal. Its open, loose head formation makes harvesting a breeze, and it thrives even in compact spaces, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

Key Benefits

• Mild, Sweet Flavor: Offers a delicate, sweet flavor with a crisp texture, perfect for fresh dishes.
• Fast-Growing: Ready to harvest in just 45–55 days, providing quick yields of tender, flavorful leaves.
• Heat Tolerant: Resistant to bolting in warmer temperatures, making it a great choice for late spring or early summer planting.
• High Yield: Known for producing a large quantity of tender leaves, ensuring a steady supply of fresh greens.
• Versatile in the Kitchen: Ideal for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and garnishes, adding a light, crisp crunch to your meals.

Variety Features

• Plant Characteristics: Grows in loose rosettes with frilly, bright green leaves that are tender and crisp.
• Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly sweet flavor with a delicate texture, making it perfect for fresh consumption.
• Growth Habit: Forms an open rosette, making it easy to harvest individual leaves or the entire head.
• Size: Typically grows to about 8–10 inches in diameter, with an open, loose head of leaves.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Planting Time: Sow seeds in early spring for a spring harvest or in late summer for a fall crop. Salad Bowl Green Lettuce thrives in cooler temperatures and can be grown through fall.
• Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 50°F–75°F (10°C–24°C). It is relatively frost-tolerant and can handle light frosts.

Planting Details

• Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Incorporating compost or organic matter into the soil can improve fertility.
• Sunlight: Best grown in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer climates.

Care Instructions

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Aim for about 1 inch of water per week.
• Water at the base of the plants to keep the leaves dry, which helps prevent fungal diseases.

Fertilization

• Apply a balanced organic fertilizer at planting time to promote healthy growth.
• Fertilize again when the plants are 4–6 inches tall to ensure continuous leaf production.

Weeding and Mulching

• Keep the planting area free from weeds, as they compete for water and nutrients.
• Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil cool during the warmer months.

Pest and Disease Control

• Pests: Watch for pests like aphids, slugs, and snails. Organic pest control methods such as neem oil or diatomaceous earth can help manage these issues.
• Diseases: Salad Bowl Green is generally resistant to most common lettuce diseases. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal infections and practice crop rotation.

Harvesting

• Maturity: Salad Bowl Green Lettuce is ready to harvest in about 45–55 days.
• Size: Harvest when the leaves are tender and fully developed, typically when the head reaches 8–10 inches in diameter.
• Method: Gently cut the outer leaves at the base, or harvest the entire head for a complete crop. Leaves can also be picked individually for a continuous supply.

Storage

• Short-Term: Store harvested lettuce in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag or container for up to a week.
• Long-Term: Lettuce can be frozen, but its texture may change. It is best used in cooked dishes after freezing.

Culinary Uses

• Salads: Perfect for fresh salads due to its mild flavor and tender texture.
• Sandwiches and Wraps: Adds a crisp, fresh crunch to sandwiches, wraps, and burgers.
• Garnishes: Use as a fresh garnish for soups, stews, or roasted vegetables.
• Tacos and Burritos: Pairs well with tacos and burritos for added flavor and crunch.

Conclusion

Salad Bowl Green Lettuce is a versatile and easy-to-grow variety that offers a mild, sweet flavor and tender texture. Its fast-growing nature and resistance to bolting in warmer temperatures make it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether grown in garden beds or containers, Salad Bowl Green is perfect for those looking to add fresh, flavorful lettuce to their meals. From fresh salads to sandwiches and wraps, this lettuce will provide a steady supply of nutritious, delicious greens throughout the growing season.