Salad Bowl Leaf Lettuce Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Green Salad Bowl lettuce seeds grow well in cool weather, so buy lettuce seeds online and sow them when the soil temperature reaches at least 35 degrees F, or as soon as the soil can be worked. If the soil temperature rises above 75 degrees F, the seeds become dormant. Direct sow the seed in rich soil and full sun, spreading them as thinly as possible in rows 1-2' apart; when the seedlings begin to grow, thin them to a distance of 6-8". Succession crops can be grown for fresh lettuce all season in areas with cool summers or warm winters; this is accomplished by planting a new crop every 2 weeks. For companion planting benefits, grow green Salad Bowl lettuce seeds with onions, cucumbers, or carrots.
Growing: Since lettuce has very shallow roots, it needs adequate moisture in order to stay tender and sweet; keep the soil evenly moist. Applying mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds. Salad Bowl lettuce is quite heat resistant.
Harvesting: Lettuce retains its crisp sweetness best when harvested in the morning. For microgreens, cut the entire plant above the surface of the soil as soon as it reaches a height of 2-3". Most types of lettuce will produce a second or even third crop after being cut, if the weather stays temperate. Leaves of lettuce can be gathered all season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which time the leaves will grow bitter. To harvest the entire plant when mature, cut it just above the surface of the soil; lettuce tastes best when fresh, but keeps in the refrigerator for about a week.
Seed Saving: As the days of summer begin to lengthen, the lettuce will bolt, or send up a stalk. To avoid selecting negative traits, gather seed from the plants that are slow to bolt. After the stalk flowers and produces pods, the pods will turn light brown and split open; in order to prevent seed loss, shake the head of the stalk into a bag every day. Alternatively, some seed savers remove the entire plant when most of the pods are ready for harvest, and hang it upside down to dry in a protected location. Shake the seeds from the pods or crush the pods in your hands. The seed will have white "feathers" on them that can be removed by rubbing the seed on a fine mesh screen. Store the green Salad Bowl lettuce seeds in a cool, dry place for 2-3 years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 20,000
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 9 Inches
Color: Red, Green
Packaging
Packaging say it all. Seeds come in a package that will keep the seeds far better than moat other companies.
Price
Great price for the amount of seeds.
Impressed with salad bowl lettuce seeds
This was my first time purchase from Everwilde. I live in Arizona and I have successfully grown lettuce here since October. My outdoor crop is still providing all my lettuce needs, but I was afraid the May - Sept hot weather would not work so I decided to try growing indoors. I planted one packet of the seeds on Sunday and I am surprised that the seeds are already coming up as of Wed morning. Simply amazing. I haven't even hooked up my grow light yet! Looking forward to year round lettuce which provides so many important minerals and vitamins. Lettuce has had a bad rap that it has no nutritional value, but that is only true for iceberg lettuce, not the other varieties. I was impressed with the great service by Everwilde, and will continue to buy my seeds from them.
Dependable company for your gardening needs
Great price and good Merchandise..
Lettuce
Good service. Waiting on germination of seeds
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Green Salad Bowl lettuce seeds grow well in cool weather, so buy lettuce seeds online and sow them when the soil temperature reaches at least 35 degrees F, or as soon as the soil can be worked. If the soil temperature rises above 75 degrees F, the seeds become dormant. Direct sow the seed in rich soil and full sun, spreading them as thinly as possible in rows 1-2' apart; when the seedlings begin to grow, thin them to a distance of 6-8". Succession crops can be grown for fresh lettuce all season in areas with cool summers or warm winters; this is accomplished by planting a new crop every 2 weeks. For companion planting benefits, grow green Salad Bowl lettuce seeds with onions, cucumbers, or carrots.
Growing: Since lettuce has very shallow roots, it needs adequate moisture in order to stay tender and sweet; keep the soil evenly moist. Applying mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds. Salad Bowl lettuce is quite heat resistant.
Harvesting: Lettuce retains its crisp sweetness best when harvested in the morning. For microgreens, cut the entire plant above the surface of the soil as soon as it reaches a height of 2-3". Most types of lettuce will produce a second or even third crop after being cut, if the weather stays temperate. Leaves of lettuce can be gathered all season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which time the leaves will grow bitter. To harvest the entire plant when mature, cut it just above the surface of the soil; lettuce tastes best when fresh, but keeps in the refrigerator for about a week.
Seed Saving: As the days of summer begin to lengthen, the lettuce will bolt, or send up a stalk. To avoid selecting negative traits, gather seed from the plants that are slow to bolt. After the stalk flowers and produces pods, the pods will turn light brown and split open; in order to prevent seed loss, shake the head of the stalk into a bag every day. Alternatively, some seed savers remove the entire plant when most of the pods are ready for harvest, and hang it upside down to dry in a protected location. Shake the seeds from the pods or crush the pods in your hands. The seed will have white "feathers" on them that can be removed by rubbing the seed on a fine mesh screen. Store the green Salad Bowl lettuce seeds in a cool, dry place for 2-3 years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 20,000
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 9 Inches
Color: Red, Green
Reviews
Review
Packaging
Packaging say it all. Seeds come in a package that will keep the seeds far better than moat other companies.
Review
Price
Great price for the amount of seeds.
Review
Impressed with salad bowl lettuce seeds
This was my first time purchase from Everwilde. I live in Arizona and I have successfully grown lettuce here since October. My outdoor crop is still providing all my lettuce needs, but I was afraid the May - Sept hot weather would not work so I decided to try growing indoors. I planted one packet of the seeds on Sunday and I am surprised that the seeds are already coming up as of Wed morning. Simply amazing. I haven't even hooked up my grow light yet! Looking forward to year round lettuce which provides so many important minerals and vitamins. Lettuce has had a bad rap that it has no nutritional value, but that is only true for iceberg lettuce, not the other varieties. I was impressed with the great service by Everwilde, and will continue to buy my seeds from them.
Review
Dependable company for your gardening needs
Great price and good Merchandise..
Review
Lettuce
Good service. Waiting on germination of seeds