Eden Brothers Salad Bowl Lettuce Seeds
Best reliable leafy green for home gardeners seeking high yields.
This is the gold standard for home gardeners who want a reliable, heat-tolerant harvest that refuses to turn bitter. While it lacks the complexity of rare, finicky greens, its consistent, sweet flavor and fast growth make it the ultimate workhorse for daily salads and sandwiches.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in warmer climates seeking a reliable summer harvest
- Home cooks wanting fresh salad greens throughout the growing season
- Beginner gardeners looking for dependable and easy-to-grow vegetable seeds
Who should skip it
- Meal preachers needing greens that stay crisp for several days
- Inexperienced planters who prefer simple, deep-sowing seed varieties
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking bold or diverse flavor profiles in their salads
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Resists bolting longer than most varieties during unexpected warm spells.
Growth Speed
Rapid maturation ensures a quick turnaround from sowing to salad bowl.
Flavor Profile
Maintains a sweet, nutty crunch without developing typical bitter notes.
Versatility
Thrives equally well in containers, raised beds, or greenhouse setups.
Ease of Cultivation
Reliable heirloom genetics make this a foolproof choice for beginners.
Harvest Window
Consistent leaf production allows for multiple cuttings over several weeks.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Plant Type
Leafy Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Cool Season
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing
4 to 16 inches
Days to Maturity
30 to 60 days
Mature Height
8 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
2-10
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