Salad Bowl Green Lettuce Seeds

$1.50
$1.50

Easy to grow in gardens or containers, this loose-leaf lettuce thrives with minimal fuss. Harvest it as needed, and watch as it keeps producing throughout the growing season.

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Type: Loose-Leaf Variety
Flavour Profile: Delicate and tender
Special Features: Slow bolting, resistant to bitterness in hot weather

 

Growing Salad Bowl Green Lettuce

Preparation

Lettuce loves full sun or part shade, requiring at least 3 hours of sunlight daily. For the best results:

  • Use well-drained soil enriched with compost or aged manure.
  • Weed and loosen the soil thoroughly before planting.
  • For container gardening, use pots with a minimum capacity of 10 litres and high-quality potting mix.

How to Sow Lettuce Seeds

Option 1: Direct Sowing in the Garden

  • Sow seeds 5mm deep and 20-50cm apart.
  • Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
  • Seeds germinate in 7-14 days at a soil temperature of 8-23°C.
  • Protect seedlings from pests and extreme weather.

Option 2: Raising Seedlings Indoors

  • Fill trays or pots with seed-raising mix.
  • Sow seeds 5mm deep and water lightly.
  • Transplant seedlings when they are 5-10cm tall and have their first true leaves.

Hudstone Pro Tip: For a relaxed approach, scatter seeds evenly over the soil, roughen it up, and lightly cover.

Caring for Your Lettuce Plants

  • Watering: Water deeply in the morning or late afternoon when the soil feels dry 5cm below the surface. Avoid watering the leaves to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
  • Fertilising: If soil was well-prepared, no additional fertiliser is needed. For a boost:
  • Thinning: Thin seedlings to 20-50cm apart to give each plant room to thrive.

Harvesting Salad Bowl Green Lettuce

  • Time to Harvest: Ready in 40-90 days.
  • How to Harvest: Pinch off outer leaves as needed, leaving the centre intact for continuous growth.
  • Storage:

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Slugs and Snails: Feed on leaves, leaving slimy trails. Remove hiding spots, use traps, or handpick at night.
  • Damping Off: A fungal disease causing seedlings to rot. Avoid overwatering and use fresh potting mix.
  • Bolting: Premature flowering due to extreme weather. Water regularly and avoid planting during very hot or frosty periods.
  • Bitter Taste: Caused by slow growth or late harvesting. Water deeply and harvest leaves when young and tender.

Why Hudstone Seeds?

  • High Quality: Reliable germination and robust growth.
  • Eco-Friendly: Perfect for gardens or growing in our reusable cotton calico bags.
  • Versatile: A salad staple that’s easy to grow and perfect for every meal.

Ready to grow your own lettuce?

Order your Salad Bowl Green Lettuce Seeds today and enjoy fresh, tender leaves straight from your garden!

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