Eden Brothers
Lettuce Seeds - Salad Bowl - Red
Best choice for home gardeners seeking fast-growing, heat-tolerant organic salad greens.
Cultivate your own vibrant salad with Organic Red Salad Bowl Lettuce seeds. This bronze-burgundy variety offers a delicious, leafy texture that resists bitterness, even in warmer weather. It's a steady grower, perfect for container gardens or shaded spots. Enjoy harvesting tender baby leaves in as little as 28 days, or let it mature for a fuller harvest. These heirloom, open-pollinated seeds are easy to grow, fast-growing, and cold-tolerant, making them a versatile addition to any garden.
$6.99
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Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
/ Lactuca sativa
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking a steady supply of fresh greens
- Health-conscious gardeners wanting nutrient-dense, vibrant produce
- Novice gardeners looking for quick, reliable results
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with intense summer heat
- Busy growers wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant crops
- Meal preppers needing greens with long refrigerator shelf life
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Rapid growth allows for baby leaf harvests in just 28 days.
Heat Tolerance
Resists bolting and bitterness better than most standard lettuce varieties.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for small pots.
Disease Resistance
Built-in protection against powdery mildew ensures a healthier, more reliable crop.
Ease of Cultivation
Beginner-friendly heirloom seeds that thrive with minimal intervention.
Climate Adaptability
Wide hardiness range makes this a dependable choice for most regions.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Organic
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Cool Season
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing
4 to 16 inches
Hardiness Zones
2 through 10
Days to Maturity
30 to 60 days
Features
- Resists bitterness as it matures
- Slow to bolt and heat tolerant
- Produces delicious, leafy red/purple leaves
- Popular for harvesting baby leaves in 28 days
- Resistant to Powdery Mildew
- Suitable for container gardening
- Easy to grow and fast growing
- Organic and Heirloom variety
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of these Red Salad Bowl seeds. The primary insight is the impressive germination rate, often resulting in robust, healthy seedlings quickly. Gardeners appreciate the ease of growing this variety, noting that the vibrant red color develops beautifully, providing excellent visual appeal and flavor for salads. This dependable performance makes them a highly valued addition to home gardens, confirming their reputation for consistent yield and superior plant health.
Know before you buy
You can begin harvesting baby leaves in as little as 28 days. If you prefer larger, fuller heads, you can wait until the plants reach full maturity between 30 and 60 days.
No, this variety is specifically bred to resist bitterness even as temperatures rise. It is also slow to bolt, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in warmer climates.
Yes, Red Salad Bowl lettuce is excellent for container gardening. Its compact growth habit makes it well-suited for pots, window boxes, or small raised beds.
While they thrive in full sun, they are also quite adaptable and perform well in partial sun or shaded spots. This versatility makes them a great option for various garden configurations.
Yes, these are certified organic, heirloom, and open-pollinated seeds. This means you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons.
Plant the seeds at a shallow depth of 1/8 inch. Because lettuce seeds require light to germinate, it is important not to bury them too deeply in the soil.
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