Frilly, fast, and full of flavor!
Salad Bowl Green is your go-to for tender, deeply lobed leaves that grow fast and taste buttery-sweet. Itās a heat-tolerant favorite that keeps on givingāperfect for gardeners who love to harvest again and again.
Variety:Ā Salad Bowl Green (Lactuca sativa)
Growth Habit:Ā Cool-season annual
Height:Ā 8ā10 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Mild, sweet, and tender
Color:Ā Bright green, deeply lobed leaves
Planting Conditions:Ā Direct sow or transplant in full sun
Harvest Timeline:Ā Ready in 45ā55 days
Uses:Ā Ideal for cut-and-come-again salads, wraps, and garnishes
Fun Fact:Ā Winner of the All-America Selections award in 1952 for its flavor and bolt resistanceāthis oneās a classic for a reason!
Salad Bowl Green is a dream for warm-weather gardeners and salad lovers alike. Its frilly leaves grow quickly and bounce back after every harvest, making it perfect for daily picking. Picture a basket of freshly snipped greens, still cool from the morning dew, ready to toss with herbs and vinaigretteāthis is salad gardening at its best.
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Plant in full sun with moist, fertile soil.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Sow Ā¼ inch deep, spacing 4ā6 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Regularly:Ā Keep soil evenly moist to encourage tender growth.
š¾Ā Thin and Maintain:Ā Thin to 6ā8 inches apart for full leaf development.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest the whole plant when full and lush.
