Red Salad Bowl Lettuce Seeds
Red Salad Bowl Lettuce Seeds - Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated
Discover the beauty and flavor of our Red Salad Bowl Lettuce seeds, a vibrant addition to your garden! This heirloom variety is prized for its deeply lobed, oakleaf-shaped leaves that boast stunning red hues and a tender, buttery texture. Perfect for creating colorful salads, wraps, and garnishes, this variety delivers both flavor and visual appeal.
Each packet contains 2g of seed, approximately 2000 seeds.
Our Red Salad Bowl Lettuce seeds are heirloom, non-GMO, non-hybrid, and open-pollinated, ensuring you’re growing a high-quality, sustainable crop in your home garden.
Planting Instructions:
• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days for mature leaves; baby leaves are ready in 28–35 days.
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Plant Spacing: Space plants 8–10 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth.
• Days to Germination: 7–10 days, depending on soil temperature.
• Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates.
Starting Seeds Indoors or Sowing Directly:
• Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every two weeks until late summer.
• Starting Indoors: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost date for an earlier harvest. Transplant seedlings into the garden after hardening off.
Growing Tips:
• Provide consistent moisture for tender, flavorful leaves. Mulch around the plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Thin seedlings to ensure proper air circulation, which helps prevent disease.
• Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut the entire plant at the base for a larger harvest.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, Red Salad Bowl Lettuce is a versatile, low-maintenance crop that thrives in garden beds, containers, and raised planters. Ideal for growing zones 3–9, this variety is a must-have for any home gardener looking to grow their own fresh, flavorful lettuce. Add a splash of color and flavor to your meals today!