Lettuce ribbon 'Salad Bowl'
description
Tender lettuce and sustained harvest even in summer
Lettuce Ribbon 'Salad Bowl', offered by OSC Seeds
This heirloom , highly productive leaf lettuce forms long, medium-green , deeply lobed leaves renowned for their excellent heat tolerance. 'Salad Bowl' takes longer to bolt , making it one of the best varieties for summer harvests. The seed tape ensures even germination without thinning , resulting in strong plants and a quick harvest.
Propagation: By direct sowing
Plant height: 20–30 cm
Package size: 2-meter ribbon
Harvest days: 45 days
Frost tolerance: Light frost
Companion plants: Radishes, carrots, chives
Incompatible plants: None known
Planting and maintenance:
Unroll the tape in a location with full sun to partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Cover with about 6 mm of soil and space the rows 30 to 45 cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage rapid growth and tender leaves. Sow every two weeks for a continuous supply during the cooler seasons and early summer.
