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Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' Seeds — Organic

Name: Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' Seeds — Organic
Brand: Aimers
Price: 2.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Lactuca sativa

Product code : TO LOVE-0032

Organic Red Salad Bowl lettuce adds deeply lobed burgundy foliage to seasonal salads. It forms a rosette of tender, sweet leaves and is particularly useful in cool weather. Young leaves add colour, while more developed plants provide more foliage to harvest. Sow in fertile, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture. Harvest the whole plant or cut leaves while leaving the recommended base for regrowth. Harvest before bolting. In Quebec, spring and cooler late-summer weather offer further sowing opportunities, adjusted to your region. Red Salad Bowl’s deeply lobed burgundy leaves give colour and a light texture to salads. The open rosette allows young-leaf picking or a larger harvest according to the plant’s development.

Quantity: Approximately 1,000 seeds
Exposure: Full sun

Common nameLettuce

FamilyAsteraceae

GenusLactuca

Speciessativa

CultivarRed Salad Bowl

TypeVegetable seeds

Botanical nameLactuca sativa

Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' Seeds — Organic (Lactuca sativa) Organic 'Red Salad Bowl' lettuce forms a rosette of deeply lobed, ornamental burgundy-red leaves. These lettuce seeds are part of the Aimers organic seed range. Their tenderness and sweet flavour suit salads of young greens or more developed leaves. The supplier describes it as early-maturing and particularly useful in cool weather. Its colour adds contrast to harvests and an alternative to green lettuce without completely changing the growing method. Red Salad Bowl’s burgundy, lobed foliage is easy to identify in the vegetable garden.

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart or in blocks. Repeat sowings every two weeks while weather stays cool. Maintain consistent moisture. Leave the recommended base when cutting if you want regrowth after leaf harvests. Keep moisture consistent and watch the rosettes’ centres for signs of bolting. Burgundy foliage is easy to distinguish in the garden, helping you follow different sowings. Use cool growing periods and pick the amount needed for your salad. Loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter suits this lettuce.

Mix burgundy leaves with green lettuce and radishes for a colourful salad. Add dressing just before serving to keep the foliage light and attractive. Harvest the leaves or the whole plant. The supplier recommends cutting at least 2.5 cm above the base to allow further growth. Do not wait for bolting, which increases bitterness. Lettuce is mainly eaten fresh, after careful washing and gentle drying. Pick what you need for the meal to enjoy the leaves’ texture. Use fresh harvests promptly and refrigerate cut portions that will not be served immediately. Prepare the amount needed for the meal and refrigerate any cut vegetables.

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Sowing period

Spring, once the soil can be worked; adjust sowing to local weather

Propagation

Direct sowing

Growing method

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart or in blocks. Repeat sowings every two weeks while weather stays cool. Maintain consistent moisture. Leave the recommended base when cutting if you want regrowth after leaf harvests. Keep moisture consistent and watch the rosettes’ centres for signs of bolting. Burgundy foliage is easy to distinguish in the garden, helping you follow different sowings. Use cool growing periods and pick the amount needed for your salad. Prepare the bed before sowing to provide good conditions for germination and emergence. After heavy rain, check drainage rather than automatically adding more water. During dry weather, check moisture near the roots. A plant label records the variety name and helps distinguish successive sowings. Record the stages of growth to adapt future crops to local conditions, without treating an estimated maturity period as a harvest guarantee. In Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, sow lettuce chiefly when the soil can be worked and the weather remains cool. Leave the recommended base when cutting leaves for regrowth and keep moisture consistent afterwards. The burgundy rosettes are easy to distinguish among other sowings, making it practical to check their centres and harvest before bolting increases bitterness.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

Maintain consistent moisture during germination and growth. Water gently to avoid moving the small seeds, then adjust watering to rainfall and heat. Check below the surface: soil that looks dry on top may still be moist underneath. Prolonged drought reduces leaf quality. Check containers more frequently because sun and wind quickly dry the potting mix. Keep drainage open as well as checking moisture; more water does not help roots sitting in saturated potting mix.

Soil type

Loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter suits this lettuce. Before sowing, prepare a fine surface to provide good contact between small seeds and soil. Avoid areas where water stands after rain. An open soil structure makes moisture checks and care easier in beds and containers alike. Work soil after excess moisture has drained rather than compacting it by starting too early in spring.

Fertilization

Preparing the soil with organic matter helps support lettuce growth. Adjust fertilizer to the soil’s actual fertility instead of routinely applying large amounts. If using fertilizer, choose a product suitable for vegetables and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Regular watering and good drainage remain essential: extra fertilizer does not correct drought or overcrowding. Check watering and spacing before increasing fertilizer, since overcrowding or dry soil can also slow growth and affect the harvest.

Seasonal care

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart or in blocks. Repeat sowings every two weeks while weather stays cool. Maintain consistent moisture. At the start of the season, prepare the soil and remove weeds that compete with young plants. As the plants grow, check moisture regularly and inspect the foliage so that problems are noticed promptly. If leaves are damaged, examine the plant and identify the cause before taking action. Avoid applying treatments simply out of habit. Handle plants gently and use clean tools when harvesting to reduce damage. After harvest, remove spent crop debris and record useful observations about the weather, harvest quality and care provided. These notes help you plan the next season around the conditions in your own garden. Maintain consistent moisture during germination and growth. Water gently to avoid moving the small seeds, then adjust watering to rainfall and heat. Check below the surface: soil that looks dry on top may still be moist underneath. Prolonged drought reduces leaf quality. Check containers more frequently because sun and wind quickly dry the potting mix. Check the centre as well as the outer leaves, particularly when temperatures rise. Even varieties with relative bolting resistance eventually need harvesting. Pick according to head or leaf development, and renew sowings when cool weather returns rather than expecting every plant to remain tender indefinitely.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Red Salad Bowl’s burgundy, lobed foliage is easy to identify in the vegetable garden. Young leaves colour salads, while a more developed plant supplies more foliage to harvest. Container growing brings lettuce closer to the kitchen and makes its development easy to monitor. Choose a pot or planter with drainage holes and a potting mix suitable for vegetables. Give plants enough room for their leaves to develop without overcrowding. Sun and wind can dry containers quickly; check moisture before watering and make sure excess water drains away. Direct sowing is straightforward if the surface stays moist at first. Then thin seedlings according to the type of lettuce being grown. In hot weather, check the leaves and growing centre: upward elongation can signal bolting. Successive sowings in several containers replace harvested plants without relying on a single batch. The variety’s size influences the arrangement, but even small lettuce needs room and consistent watering. Allow space for the particular lettuce habit, whether a head or loose rosette, instead of crowding every young plant into the same pot. Check the growing centre during hot weather, harvest before bolting and plan another sowing when local conditions become suitable again.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Days to maturity

Approximately 45 days; an estimate

Harvest

Harvest the leaves or the whole plant. The supplier recommends cutting at least 2.5 cm above the base to allow further growth. Do not wait for bolting, which increases bitterness.

Recipe idea

From the gardento your plate.

Edible parts

Leaves

Mix burgundy leaves with green lettuce and radishes for a colourful salad. Add dressing just before serving to keep the foliage light and attractive. Wash the harvested vegetables thoroughly before preparing them, and use clean utensils. Start with a simple recipe so you can appreciate this variety’s texture and flavour. Herbs, onion or a light dressing can complement the vegetable without masking its flavour. Adjust cutting and cooking to the size you have harvested rather than following one rule for every vegetable. For a complete meal, combine the harvest with ingredients you already enjoy: grains, legumes, other vegetables or a source of protein. Prepare the amount needed for the meal and refrigerate any cut vegetables. For longer-term food preservation, use a tested recipe and follow its exact proportions and processing instructions. Lettuce is mainly eaten fresh, after careful washing and gentle drying. Mix burgundy leaves with a light-green lettuce and add sliced radishes for a simple two-colour salad.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

When should I sow Red Salad Bowl lettuce in Quebec?

Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart or in blocks. Repeat sowings every two weeks while weather stays cool. Maintain consistent moisture. In Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, sow lettuce chiefly when the soil can be worked and the weather remains cool. Loose, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter supports steady root growth. Small seeds need gentle watering to stay in place and avoid drying during germination. Thin seedlings before they compete strongly with one another. Leave the recommended base when cutting leaves for regrowth and keep moisture consistent afterwards.

What makes Red Salad Bowl lettuce distinctive?

Organic 'Red Salad Bowl' lettuce forms a rosette of deeply lobed, ornamental burgundy-red leaves. Their tenderness and sweet flavour suit salads of young greens or more developed leaves. The supplier describes it as early-maturing and particularly useful in cool weather. Its colour adds contrast to harvests and an alternative to green lettuce without completely changing the growing method. Red Salad Bowl’s burgundy, lobed foliage is easy to identify in the vegetable garden. Young leaves colour salads, while a more developed plant supplies more foliage to harvest. Red Salad Bowl’s deeply lobed burgundy leaves give colour and a light texture to salads.

Can I grow Red Salad Bowl lettuce in a container?

Red Salad Bowl’s burgundy, lobed foliage is easy to identify in the vegetable garden. Young leaves colour salads, while a more developed plant supplies more foliage to harvest. Container growing brings lettuce closer to the kitchen and makes its development easy to monitor. Choose a pot or planter with drainage holes and a potting mix suitable for vegetables. Give plants enough room for their leaves to develop without overcrowding. Sun and wind can dry containers quickly; check moisture before watering and make sure excess water drains away. Allow space for the particular lettuce habit, whether a head or loose rosette, instead of crowding every young plant into the same pot.

How should I harvest and prepare Red Salad Bowl lettuce?

Harvest the leaves or the whole plant. The supplier recommends cutting at least 2.5 cm above the base to allow further growth. Do not wait for bolting, which increases bitterness. Mix burgundy leaves with green lettuce and radishes for a colourful salad. Add dressing just before serving to keep the foliage light and attractive. Lettuce is mainly eaten fresh, after careful washing and gentle drying. Pick what you need for the meal to enjoy the leaves’ texture. Add dressing just before serving to help the leaves keep their texture. Mix burgundy leaves with a light-green lettuce and add sliced radishes for a simple two-colour salad.

How should I water Red Salad Bowl lettuce?

Maintain consistent moisture during germination and growth. Water gently to avoid moving the small seeds, then adjust watering to rainfall and heat. Check below the surface: soil that looks dry on top may still be moist underneath. Prolonged drought reduces leaf quality. Check containers more frequently because sun and wind quickly dry the potting mix. Preparing the soil with organic matter helps support lettuce growth. Adjust fertilizer to the soil’s actual fertility instead of routinely applying large amounts. Regular moisture supports leaf quality, while space and drainage allow the plants to grow without crowding or waterlogged roots. Keep drainage open as well as checking moisture; more water does not help roots sitting in saturated potting mix.