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The Thompson & Morgan Organic Lettuce 'Red & Green Salad Bowl Mixed' is an ideal choice for home gardeners looking for a continuous, versatile supply of fresh salad leaves throughout the summer months. This blend of soft, wavy-edged leaves provides both aesthetic appeal and culinary variety, making it perfect for small spaces like window boxes or traditional garden rows; however, users should note that consistent moisture is critical to prevent the plants from bolting in high heat.
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Yes, this variety is excellent for window boxes, troughs, and pots, provided they have adequate drainage.
For a continuous harvest, make regular small sowings every 2 to 3 weeks from March through August.
Thin your seedlings to 30cm apart to ensure they have enough room to grow and receive proper airflow.
These lettuces grow well in full sun, but they also tolerate partial shade, which is often preferred during the hottest summer months to prevent bolting.
Use the 'cut-and-come-again' method by harvesting only the outer, mature leaves and leaving the center of the plant intact to continue growing.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 1cm in finely raked, moist soil.
Ensure consistent watering, particularly during hot spells, and provide partial shade during the hottest part of the day.
Install protective netting or horticultural fleece over the growing area immediately after sowing.
Verify that the soil is kept moist and not allowed to dry out completely, and check that seeds were not buried deeper than 1cm.
For optimal success, prepare your soil by ensuring it is fertile, well-draining, and moist. Sow seeds at a depth of 1cm in drills spaced 30cm apart. Once established, thin the seedlings to a 30cm distance to prevent overcrowding. Watering is the most critical aspect of care; you must maintain consistently moist soil, particularly in the two weeks leading up to harvest, to keep the leaves tender and prevent the plant from flowering (bolting). Using fleece or protective netting is highly recommended in the early stages to shield young plants from birds and garden insects.
