Bring tender, lime-green leaves from garden to table with Lettuce Oakleaf Salad Bowl Green. 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.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8/26. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Why Choose Green Salad Bowl Oakleaf Lettuce?

• Tender Oakleaf Texture: Lobed, lightly ruffled leaves make a delicate base for fresh salads.
• Fresh Lime-Green Color: Bright foliage adds contrast to mixed salad bowls and garden beds.
• Loose-Leaf Harvests: Pick outer leaves while leaving the center growing for additional harvests in favorable conditions.
• Slow-Bolting Habit: Enjoy a longer picking window than faster-bolting varieties, without treating it as heat-proof.
• Heirloom and Open-Pollinated: A traditional variety suited to gardeners who value established vegetable varieties.
• All-America Selections Winner: Grow an award-winning salad garden favorite.

Planting Tips for Success

• Timing: Sow in early spring or fall when temperatures are cool. In hot climates, favor the cooler growing months.
• Sunlight: Choose full sun in cool weather or partial afternoon shade as temperatures rise.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost. A pH around 6.0 to 7.0 suits lettuce.
• Sowing: Sow about 1/8 inch deep and water gently. Keep the surface moist until seedlings emerge; avoid burying these small seeds deeply.
• Spacing: Thin plants to approximately 8 to 12 inches for full-size loose rosettes. Closer spacing can be used for baby-leaf harvests.
• Watering: Keep the shallow root zone evenly moist without leaving soil waterlogged.
• Fertilizing: Add compost before planting and apply a vegetable fertilizer according to label directions if needed. Avoid stressing plants with excessive fertilizer.
• Support and Containers: No staking is needed. Grow in beds, raised beds, or containers with drainage and adequate room for roots.
• Succession Planting: Sow small batches every 2 to 3 weeks during suitable weather for a steadier supply.
• Pest Monitoring: Watch for slugs, aphids, and leaf-chewing insects; protect young plants with suitable covers when needed.
• Harvesting: Pick tender outer leaves once large enough to use, leaving the center intact. Harvest before bolting or bitterness develops.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: Toss tender harvested leaves gently with a light dressing just before serving.
• Sandwiches and Wraps: Layer clean, dry leaves into sandwiches for mild flavor and fresh texture.
• Grain Bowls: Add leaves after cooked ingredients have cooled slightly to preserve their delicate texture.
• Quick Wilting: Fold leaves into a warm dish at the end of cooking rather than simmering for a long time.

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Plant 1,000 heirloom seeds and enjoy tender, lime-green lettuce fresh from your garden.

Nutritional Information

• Harvested Leaves: This section refers to the lettuce you grow, not the planting seeds in the packet.
• Variety-Specific Values: A verified nutrient analysis and % Daily Value breakdown for Green Salad Bowl lettuce are not available for this listing.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Leaf shape, size, color, and performance vary with conditions. Loose-leaf lettuce does not form a tight iceberg-style head.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Planting Zones: Lettuce is a cool-season annual. Match sowing dates to local temperatures and frost conditions rather than relying on hardiness zone alone.

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Green Salad Bowl Lettuce Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Let your harvested oakleaf lettuce take center stage in a light garden salad. Use tender leaves grown from the seeds, not the planting seeds themselves.

Serves: 4 as a side. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: None.

Ingredients

• 6 cups harvested Green Salad Bowl oakleaf lettuce, loosely packed
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Wash 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.
2. Cut or tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Slice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and chop the parsley.
3. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, optional sweetener, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
4. Place lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add half the dressing and toss gently. Add more dressing to taste.
5. Serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp.

Recipe Tips and Storage

• Gentle Handling: Oakleaf leaves are tender. Dry thoroughly and dress just before serving to prevent a soggy salad.
• Optional Additions: Add cooked chickpeas or toasted sunflower kernels for a more substantial salad.
• Make Ahead: Refrigerate dry lettuce and prepared vegetables separately from the dressing. Keep the dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; shake before serving.
• Food Safety: Refrigerate prepared ingredients promptly at 40°F or below. Discard salad left out longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.