Oak Leaf Lettuce 'Green Salad Bowl' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

A true kitchen garden favorite, Oak Leaf Lettuce 'Green Salad Bowl' is a fast-growing, cut-and-come-again variety with long, deeply notched green leaves that resemble oak foliage. Its mild, tender flavor and crisp texture make it perfect for everyday salads. Easy to grow and slow to bolt, it provides a generous harvest of fresh greens all season long.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to July
. Sow thinly, 0.5 cm deep in rows 25–30 cm apart
. Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart, or grow closer for baby leaves
. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil
. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous cropping

Key Features

. Classic oak leaf lettuce with tender green leaves
. Mild flavor, perfect for salads and sandwiches
. Cut-and-come-again variety for extended harvests
. Slow to bolt, even in warmer conditions
. Easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers

Ideal For

. Fresh everyday salads
. Cut-and-come-again harvesting
. Home gardens, pots, and allotments
. Gardeners seeking reliable, easy lettuce

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – July
. Harvest: May – September

Quick Tip

For the best flavor and texture, pick leaves early in the morning when they’re freshest and most tender.