{"product_id":"lettuce-oakleaf-salad-bowl-green-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Lettuce Oakleaf Salad Bowl Green 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring tender, lime-green leaves from garden to table with \u003cstrong style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003eLettuce Oakleaf Salad Bowl Green\u003c\/strong\u003e. This non-GMO heirloom, open-pollinated lettuce produces loose, oak-shaped leaves rather than a tight head. An All-America Selections winner, it offers attractive foliage for fresh salads, sandwiches, and gentle cut-and-come-again harvesting. Its slow-bolting habit helps extend picking, although cool weather still gives the best leaf quality. Each packet contains 1,000 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/26. WILL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Green Salad Bowl Oakleaf Lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender Oakleaf Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobed, lightly ruffled leaves make a delicate base for fresh salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Lime-Green Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright foliage adds contrast to mixed salad bowls and garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoose-Leaf Harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick outer leaves while leaving the center growing for additional harvests in favorable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-Bolting Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a longer picking window than faster-bolting varieties, without treating it as heat-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional variety suited to gardeners who value established vegetable varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-America Selections Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow an award-winning salad garden favorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in early spring or fall when temperatures are cool. In hot climates, favor the cooler growing months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun in cool weather or partial afternoon shade as temperatures rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost. A pH around 6.0 to 7.0 suits lettuce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 1\/8 inch deep and water gently. Keep the surface moist until seedlings emerge; avoid burying these small seeds deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin plants to approximately 8 to 12 inches for full-size loose rosettes. Closer spacing can be used for baby-leaf harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the shallow root zone evenly moist without leaving soil waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add compost before planting and apply a vegetable fertilizer according to label directions if needed. Avoid stressing plants with excessive fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking is needed. Grow in beds, raised beds, or containers with drainage and adequate room for roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow small batches every 2 to 3 weeks during suitable weather for a steadier supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for slugs, aphids, and leaf-chewing insects; protect young plants with suitable covers when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick tender outer leaves once large enough to use, leaving the center intact. Harvest before bolting or bitterness develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color:#0000ee;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss tender harvested leaves gently with a light dressing just before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches and Wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer clean, dry leaves into sandwiches for mild flavor and fresh texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add leaves after cooked ingredients have cooled slightly to preserve their delicate texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Wilting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold leaves into a warm dish at the end of cooking rather than simmering for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;color:#f40b2d;font-weight:700;\"\u003eOrder Green Salad Bowl Oakleaf Lettuce Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#f40b2d;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePlant 1,000 heirloom seeds and enjoy tender, lime-green lettuce fresh from your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e This section refers to the lettuce you grow, not the planting seeds in the packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety-Specific Values:\u003c\/strong\u003e A verified nutrient analysis and % Daily Value breakdown for Green Salad Bowl lettuce are not available for this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf shape, size, color, and performance vary with conditions. Loose-leaf lettuce does not form a tight iceberg-style head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce is a cool-season annual. Match sowing dates to local temperatures and frost conditions rather than relying on hardiness zone alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eGreen Salad Bowl Lettuce Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet your harvested oakleaf lettuce take center stage in a light garden salad. Use tender leaves grown from the seeds, not the planting seeds themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 as a side. \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e None.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cups harvested Green Salad Bowl oakleaf lettuce, loosely packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup thinly sliced cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon Dijon mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands and clean the cutting board. Discard damaged lettuce leaves. Rinse the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley under running water without soap. Spin or pat the lettuce dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut or tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Slice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and chop the parsley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, optional sweetener, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add half the dressing and toss gently. Add more dressing to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe immediately while the lettuce is crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eRecipe Tips and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oakleaf leaves are tender. 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