Salad Bowl Lettuce

Salad Bowl lettuce is a classic heirloom variety, cherished for its deeply lobed, oakleaf-shaped leaves and tender, mild flavour. This loose-leaf lettuce forms large rosettes of bright green leaves that are perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Salad Bowl lettuce is easy to grow, adapts well to Canadian climates, and is known for its resistance to bolting and rapid growth in cool weather.

Key Features of Salad Bowl Lettuce Seeds

• Heirloom, open-pollinated seeds
• Produces large rosettes of deeply lobed, bright green leaves
• Mild, sweet flavour and crisp texture—ideal for fresh salads and sandwiches
• Fast-growing: ready to harvest in 45–60 days
• Excellent resistance to bolting and heat tolerance
• Suitable for spring and late summer plantings
• Performs well in garden beds, raised beds, containers, and even hydroponic systems

Planting and Growing Salad Bowl Lettuce

• Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or start indoors for an early harvest
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep, spaced 15–20 cm apart for full heads, or closer for baby leaf harvest
• Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in hotter climates
• Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist and prevent bitterness
• For a continuous harvest, sow successive crops every 2 weeks

Care Tips

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
• Thin seedlings to allow space for leafy growth
• Harvest outer leaves for a cut-and-come-again supply, or cut whole heads at the base

Harvesting & Storing

• Harvest when leaves are tender and heads are well-formed
• Use fresh in salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish
• Store harvested lettuce in the refrigerator for up to one week

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Salad Bowl lettuce need full sun? It grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• When should I plant Salad Bowl lettuce seeds? Sow outdoors in early spring or late summer for best results.
• Can I grow Salad Bowl lettuce in containers? Yes—use rich, well-drained soil and provide regular moisture.