{"product_id":"lettuce-salad-bowl-seeds","title":"Lettuce - Salad Bowl seeds","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLettuce Seeds – Salad Bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own fresh, crisp and delicious salad leaves with Salad Bowl lettuce seeds!\u003cspan\u003e This popular loose-leaf lettuce variety produces generous clusters of attractive, bright green, oak-shaped leaves with a tender texture and mild, refreshing flavour. Fast-growing and easy to harvest, Salad Bowl is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a reliable supply of fresh, homegrown salad leaves throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for vegetable gardens, raised beds, allotments and containers, Salad Bowl lettuce is ideal for gardeners of all experience levels. Its abundant foliage makes a wonderful addition to fresh salads, sandwiches and wraps. As a cut-and-come-again variety, you can pick individual leaves as needed while allowing the plant to continue producing fresh growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Salad Bowl Lettuce?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, green leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces attractive, oak-shaped leaves with a bright green colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild, delicious flavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy tender, refreshing leaves perfect for everyday salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-and-come-again harvesting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick the outer leaves regularly while allowing the plant to continue growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for small spaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for containers, pots, raised beds, vegetable patches and allotments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rewarding choice for beginner gardeners and experienced vegetable growers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccession sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow small batches regularly to help maintain a continuous supply of fresh salad leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow Salad Bowl Lettuce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow outdoors from March to August, depending on local conditions. Earlier sowings may benefit from protection, while later sowings can provide fresh leaves into autumn. Sowing under cover can help extend the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny or partially shaded position. During warmer weather, partial shade can help prevent the plants from bolting prematurely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare a fine, moist seedbed and sow seeds thinly, approximately 0.5 cm deep, in rows around 25–30 cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil and water gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them to around 20–30 cm apart for larger plants. Closer spacing may be suitable if you plan to harvest smaller leaves regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, particularly during warm, dry weather. Regular watering helps encourage tender leaves and reduces the risk of plants bolting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in reasonably fertile soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter. Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage soft growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a steady supply of fresh lettuce, sow a small batch every two to three weeks throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalad Bowl Lettuce Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch–August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually 7–14 days, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are large enough to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst leaf harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally 6–10 weeks after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive and well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing times are approximate and will vary according to weather, soil conditions and sowing dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Harvest Salad Bowl Lettuce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalad Bowl lettuce can often provide its first harvest around 6–10 weeks after sowing. Pick the outer leaves when they are large enough to use, taking care to leave the central growing point intact so the plant can continue producing fresh foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively, you can harvest the entire plant when it reaches a suitable size. Regular picking allows you to enjoy fresh leaves straight from your garden whenever you need them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best flavour and texture, harvest during the cooler parts of the day and rinse the leaves before eating. Keep plants well watered during warm weather to help maintain leaf quality and prolong the harvesting period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart growing your own fresh, crisp salad leaves with Salad Bowl lettuce seeds from Warne’s Seeds\u003cspan\u003e – a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enjoy delicious homegrown produce straight from the garden to the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warne's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59252784824655,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9871\/4447\/files\/lettucefront.png?v=1792921494","url":"https:\/\/warnesseeds.co.uk\/products\/lettuce-salad-bowl-seeds","provider":"Warne's Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}