Lettuce, Red Salad Bowl
Tender Red Lettuce for Salads and Containers
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Red Salad Bowl Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Red Salad Bowl Lettuce is a vibrant, tender-leafed variety that adds both color and nutrition to your garden and plate. Known for its deeply lobed, burgundy-red leaves, this lettuce thrives in cool seasons and is perfect for home gardens, containers, and raised beds. Beyond its culinary uses, Red Salad Bowl offers ecological benefits by attracting beneficial insects and contributing to garden biodiversity.
Key Characteristics
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Supports beneficial insects: While not a primary pollinator plant, Red Salad Bowl Lettuce helps attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings that help control garden pests, creating a balanced and healthy ecosystem.
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Ideal for home gardens and containers: This lettuce thrives in well-drained soils and can be easily grown in garden beds or containers, making it a versatile option for small spaces. Its quick growth and attractive appearance make it a favorite for edible landscaping.
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Culinary uses: The tender, mild-flavored leaves of Red Salad Bowl are perfect for fresh salads, wraps, and garnishes. The leaves are harvested young for their best flavor and texture, providing a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.
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Traditional medicinal uses: While lettuce has primarily been used as a food crop, ancient cultures believed lettuce could promote relaxation and improve digestion. Some traditional remedies involved using lettuce leaves for their mild sedative properties.
Product Details
- Native range: Cultivated variety (originally from the Mediterranean region)
- Plant life cycle: Annual
- Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, moist soils
- Mature height: 8 to 12 inches
- Harvest time: 45-55 days after planting
- Leaf color: Deep burgundy-red
- USDA Hardiness zones: Best grown in cooler seasons (spring/fall)
Red Salad Bowl Lettuce is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a splash of color to their garden while supporting beneficial insects. Its tender, flavorful leaves are perfect for fresh salads and easy to grow in containers or beds, offering both beauty and function.
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Part Sun/Shade
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Soil RequirementsMedium-Wet, Medium
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Bloom ColorRed
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