Lettuce Red Salad Bowl Seed
Best choice for home gardeners seeking a long-lasting, mild salad harvest.
Cultivate a stunning garden with Red Salad Bowl Lettuce Seed. This open-pollinated variety produces attractive, deeply lobed, oak-like leaves in a rich burgundy-red hue, forming a full rosette. Enjoy its mild, non-bitter flavor that holds up well, and benefit from its slow-bolting nature for an extended harvest. The vibrant color is most pronounced in cooler weather, but it grows well throughout the season. It's an excellent choice for producing tender baby leaf lettuce. This untreated seed is ready to ship, offering continuous enjoyment for your culinary creations.
$5.94
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Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Maturation Days
51
/ Days
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a continuous supply of fresh greens
- Summer growers living in warmer climates
- Culinary gardeners prioritizing visual flair in their salads
Who should skip it
- Gardeners without time for frequent pest management
- Busy households needing greens that store for long periods
- Salad lovers who prefer a firm, crunchy texture
Performance breakdown
Harvest Window
Slow-bolting genetics ensure a long, productive season for home gardeners.
Visual Appeal
Deep burgundy, oak-like leaves provide stunning contrast in any garden bed.
Flavor Profile
Mild, non-bitter taste makes this a reliable favorite for fresh salads.
Germination Reliability
Untreated, open-pollinated seeds offer consistent results under standard planting conditions.
Ease of Cultivation
Simple direct-sow requirements make this an ideal choice for beginners.
Baby Leaf Versatility
Rapid growth cycle is perfectly optimized for frequent baby leaf harvests.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
51 Days
Soil Temperature
60-65°F for germination
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Germination Lighting
Lightly Cover Seed
Spacing in Row
8-14 inches
Spacing Between Rows
1-2 feet
Seeding Depth
0.125-0.25 inches
Seed Type
RAW / UNTREATED
Features
- Attractive burgundy-red, oak-like leaves
- Mild, non-bitter flavor
- Slow to bolt for extended harvest
- Excellent for baby leaf production
- Untreated seed
- Vibrant color in cool weather
- Forms a full rosette shape
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Lettuce Red Salad Bowl Seed for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. The germination rate is consistently reported as outstanding, leading to quick, confident starts. Gardeners especially value the vibrant deep red color that enhances visual appeal. A key benefit is the cut and come again harvesting, which maximizes yield throughout the season. Flavor is frequently noted as mild and crisp, notably lacking bitterness even in warmer weather. This variety shows strong resilience, delaying bolting better than many alternatives. Overall, its vigorous growth and dependable results make it a highly recommended staple for producing abundant, high-quality salad greens.
Know before you buy
This variety typically reaches maturity in 51 days. However, because it is excellent for baby leaf production, you can begin harvesting individual leaves much sooner.
Yes, the burgundy-red hue is most vibrant during cooler weather. While the plant grows well throughout the season, you will notice the deepest color intensity in spring and fall.
These seeds should be direct sown into the soil at a depth of 0.125 to 0.25 inches. Since they require light to germinate, be sure to only lightly cover the seeds with soil.
Red Salad Bowl is specifically noted for being slow to bolt, which allows for a longer harvest window compared to some other varieties. Its mild, non-bitter flavor also holds up well as the plant matures.
For optimal growth, space your plants 8 to 14 inches apart within the row, with 1 to 2 feet of space between rows. This provides the necessary airflow for the rosettes to form their full, oak-like shape.
No, these are raw, untreated seeds. They are suitable for gardeners who prefer to avoid chemical coatings on their planting material.
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