Lettuce `salad bowl red` - 300 seeds

300 x Lettuce Salad Bowl Red Seeds

Lettuce Salad Bowl Red is a vibrant and attractive variety of leaf lettuce known for its tender, red-tinted leaves and mild, crisp flavor. Ideal for creating colorful salads and garnishes, this lettuce is perfect for both home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts.

Unique Qualities:

• Tender, red-tinted leaves with a mild, crisp flavor
• Adds vibrant color and texture to salads and dishes
• Versatile for fresh eating and garnishing
• Quick-growing and easy to harvest

Growing Season: Lettuce Salad Bowl Red thrives when planted in early spring or late summer, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is a cool-season crop that benefits from regular watering and feeding to support healthy leaf growth.

Time to Harvest: Expect to start harvesting your Lettuce Salad Bowl Red approximately 40-50 days after planting. The leaves are ready when they are tender and at a desirable size. Harvest by cutting the outer leaves with a clean, sharp knife or scissors, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce.

Understanding the types of lettuce that exist

• Leaf Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Loose, non-heading leaves. Typically has a more tender texture and a milder flavor.
  • Varieties:
    • Oakleaf Lettuce: Leaves are shaped like oak leaves, with a slightly nutty taste.

• Romaine Lettuce (Cos Lettuce):

  • Characteristics: Crisp, elongated leaves with a firm, ribbed structure. Romaine lettuce is known for its sturdy texture and slightly sweet flavor.
  • Varieties: Includes the standard romaine, 'little gem' and 'paris white'

• Butterhead Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Forms a loose, soft head with tender, buttery-textured leaves. Known for its sweet, mild flavor.
  • Varieties: 'butterhead attraction' and 'marvel of 4 seasons'

• Iceberg Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Forms a tight, round head with crisp, pale green leaves. Known for its crunchy texture and mild flavor, though it is less nutrient-dense compared to other types.
  • Varieties: 'Crisp great lakes' and 'commander'

• Batavia Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Also known as French crisp or French butterhead, Batavia lettuce has a crispy texture with a mild flavor and is often used in gourmet salads.
  • Varieties: 'blonde de paris'
  • The worst type of lettuce in my experience