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Lettuce - Salad Bowl Red - 70 seeds
Lettuce - Salad Bowl Red - 70 seeds
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Salad Bowl Red lettuce is a type of loose-leaf lettuce that is easy to grow and highly nutritious. It has dark red leaves with a slightly curly texture and a sweet flavour. Salad Bowl Red lettuce is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making it a great addition to any healthy diet. It is a popular choice for salads, sandwiches, and wraps, and is often used as a colourful garnish. It can be grown in a variety of climates and is a popular choice for new and experienced gardeners alike.
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Sowing and Growing Guide
Salad Bowl Red Lettuce
Indoor Sowing
- Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
- Fill seed trays with seed starting mix and sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, 2-3 seeds per cell.
- Keep the soil moist and at a consistent temperature of 60-70°F.
- Seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days.
- Once seedlings have developed their first true leaves, thin them to one per cell.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 4-6 weeks old and have grown to at least 2 inches tall.
Outdoor Sowing
- Sow seeds directly into the garden 1-2 weeks before the last expected frost date.
- Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil that has been amended with compost.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1-2 inches apart in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart.
- Keep the soil moist and weed-free.
- Thin seedlings when they are 2-3 inches tall, leaving 8-10 inches between plants.
Growing
- Salad Bowl Red Lettuce prefers well-draining soil that is consistently moist.
- Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist.
- Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
- Protect young seedlings from pests, such as slugs and snails, by using a natural deterrent or placing a barrier around the plants.
- Harvest leaves when they are 3-4 inches long, starting from the outside and working your way in.
- Continual harvest promotes new growth, allowing you to enjoy a steady supply of fresh lettuce leaves.