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Red Salad Bowl

Red Salad Bowl is an open-pollinated lettuce. Germination takes 7-14 days and fruit ripens from about day 50-60. Skin runs to deep burgundy-red to wine-red with green undertones. Water need is 1-1.5 inches per week, even moisture. Suits zones 2-11. It will crop in a container.

Lettuce
50-60days to harvest
7-14days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
Container friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in spring and fall. Can start indoors for transplants. Succession plant for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water
1-1.5 inches per week, even moisture
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
6-8 inches
Height
6-12 inches
Season
Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Deep burgundy-red to wine-red with green undertones
Size
Individual leaves 4-6 inches long
Shape
Deeply lobed, oak-like leaves in loose formation
Flavour
Mild, sweet, and tender with slight mineral notes

In the kitchen

Colorful salad mixes, garnish, microgreens, ornamental edging

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Aphids, leaf miners, slugs, flea beetles
Diseases
Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, tipburn
Resistance
Good bolt resistance, moderate disease tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——June – JulyJuly – September
2——May – JulyJuly – September
3——May – JuneJune – October
4——April – JuneJune – October
5——April – MayJune – November
6——April – MayMay – November
7——March – MayMay – November
8——March – AprilApril – December
9——February – MarchMarch – December
10——January – MarchMarch – December
11——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
12——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
13——January – FebruaryFebruary – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing pest protection
RadishesBreak up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly without competing for space
CarrotsDifferent root depths prevent competition and carrots help aerate soil for lettuce
MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
GarlicNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects
SpinachSimilar growing requirements and provides natural ground cover to retain soil moisture
ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and provides natural pest control without competing for nutrients

Avoid

BroccoliLarge leaves create excessive shade and compete heavily for soil nutrients
FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce growth and development
SunflowersCreate too much shade and have allelopathic effects that stunt lettuce growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
0.742
Fat (g)
0.0738
Carbohydrate (g)
3.37
Vitamin K (µg)
20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.0401
Calcium (mg)
14.2
Iron (mg)
0.0332
Magnesium (mg)
6.31
Phosphorus (mg)
19.2
Potassium (mg)
139
Zinc (mg)
0.173
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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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