Tender, Colorful Leaves for Fresh Salads
Red Salad Bowl Lettuce is a beautiful loose-leaf variety prized for its deeply lobed, burgundy-red leaves, tender texture, and mild, buttery flavor. This productive heirloom lettuce produces an open rosette of vibrant foliage that can be harvested continuously throughout the season. Perfect for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, Red Salad Bowl adds striking color and fresh flavor to salads, wraps, sandwiches, and garnishes.
Why Choose Red Salad Bowl Lettuce
Red Salad Bowl is a favorite among home gardeners for its attractive appearance, dependable growth, and extended harvest period. The deeply cut leaves stay crisp and tender while offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with other salad greens. Its loose-leaf growth habit allows you to harvest individual outer leaves as needed, encouraging continuous fresh growth throughout the season.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa ‘Red Salad Bowl’
Plant Type: Loose-leaf lettuce
Leaf Color: Deep burgundy-red with green highlights
Plant Height: 6–10 inches
Spread: 10–12 inches
Flavor: Mild, tender, and slightly sweet
Product Features
- Beautiful deeply lobed burgundy-red leaves
- Tender texture with mild, sweet flavor
- Loose-leaf variety for continuous harvesting
- Excellent for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and garnishes
- Ideal for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
Growing Information
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Water Use: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
Maintenance: Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage fresh, continuous growth
Key Benefits
- Adds vibrant color and texture to fresh salads
- Continuous harvests from a single plant
- Compact growth ideal for small gardens and containers
- Easy-to-grow variety for gardeners of all experience levels
- Crisp, flavorful leaves perfect for everyday meals
