Lettuce 'Salad Bowl'

A bit temperamental with water requirements in early germination. Must be kept evenly moist. Too dry and seedlings wilt, too wet and seedlings dampen off.

Salad Bowl likes a position of partial sun and remember to water often. Salad Bowl is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Salad Bowl needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.8 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Needs to be slightly warmer than other early spring varieties. 55 to 60 deg. F, seemed ideal in three tests.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 5°C / 41°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Salad Bowl about 21 days before your last frost date.

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Salad Bowl is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside - as a guideline, the minimum temperature outside should be approximately 10°C / 50°F.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Salad Bowl about 21 days before your last frost date.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late spring.

1952 All American Selection Winner.