Harris Seeds Lettuce Salad Bowl Seed
Best loose-leaf lettuce for gardeners seeking a reliable, heat-tolerant harvest.
This AAS winner is the ultimate insurance policy for home salad growers who struggle with summer heat. While you trade the tight, dense heads of traditional varieties for a loose-leaf habit, you gain a reliable, slow-bolting crop that stays sweet and tender long after other greens have turned bitter.
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a long-lasting, high-yield harvest
- Gardeners in warmer climates wanting to avoid bitter greens
- Impatient growers looking for fast, fresh salad results
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in pest-heavy areas without time for daily monitoring
- Busy households needing greens that stay crisp for days
- Casual growers unable to maintain a strict watering schedule
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Maintains crisp texture and flavor long after other varieties turn bitter.
Harvest Speed
Rapid growth cycle delivers fresh greens in under seven weeks.
Bolting Resistance
Slow-bolting genetics ensure a significantly extended harvest window for gardeners.
Seasonal Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from early spring frost through the heat of summer.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward direct-sow requirements make this ideal for beginner vegetable patches.
Yield Consistency
Open-pollinated seeds provide reliable, uniform rosettes across every planting cycle.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
48 Days
Soil Temperature
60-65°F
Germination Days
6-10 Days
Seeding Depth
0.125-0.25"
Spacing in Row
8-14"
Spacing Between Rows
1-2'
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Germination Lighting
Lightly Cover Seed
Is Organic
false
Days to Maturity
48.0
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