Lettuce Salad Bowl Green ORGANIC Seed

Lettuce Salad Bowl Green ORGANIC Seed – Irish Plants Direct

 

A classic loose leaf lettuce producing bright green deeply notched leaves with a crisp texture and mild flavour.

 

Known botanically as Lactuca sativa Salad Bowl Green, this organic variety is valued for its rapid growth and continuous harvest potential.

 

Unlike ordinary lettuce strains, Salad Bowl Green provides tender leaves in abundance making it one of the most admired choices for fresh salads and garnishes.

 

Its quick maturity and cut and come again habit make it a favourite for sustainable and organic gardening.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 1 gram

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow March to September directly outdoors or in trays for transplanting

Germination 7 to 14 days at 10–20?°C

Soil & Position Fertile well drained soil enriched with compost; prefers full sun or partial shade

Height 20–25?cm with loose leaf habit

Harvest 4 to 6 weeks from sowing; cut and come again for repeated harvests

 

Sowing Instructions

Prepare a fine seed bed in full sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1?cm deep and 25?cm apart. Thin seedlings to 15–20?cm spacing once established. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during dry spells. Succession sowings every 2 to 3 weeks extend the harvest season.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Salad Bowl Green thrives in sunny sites and partial shade. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Suitable for container growing as well as open ground.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for fresh salads garnishes and light cooking. Salad Bowl Green produces tender crisp leaves creating nutritious and versatile dishes. Highly suitable for organic gardening and continuous cropping. Excellent for home gardens allotments and culinary use.

 

Benefits of Organic Seeds

Organic seeds are produced without synthetic chemicals ensuring healthier plants and soil. They support biodiversity and pollinator habitats while promoting sustainable gardening practices. Choosing organic seed helps reduce environmental impact and aligns with eco friendly food production.

 

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