Lettuce Oakleaf Red Vegetable Seeds

LETTUCE ‘Oakleaf Red’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

• A stunning variety of lettuce featuring oak-shaped, deeply lobed leaves with a vibrant red color.
• Mild, buttery flavor makes it ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate, perfect for home gardens and containers.
• High in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber, promoting overall health.
• Thrives in cooler temperatures, making it suitable for spring and fall planting.
• Harvest young leaves for tender greens or allow to mature for larger leaves.
• Adaptable to various growing conditions and soil types.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Annual leafy green, reaching up to 30 cm in height

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: February – April, August – October
  • Subtropical: March – September
  • Tropical: April – August
  • Cool: September – November
  • Arid: March – September
• Germination: 7 – 14 days
• Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
• Spacing: 25 – 30 cm between plants

Details:

• Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, particularly during hot weather.
• Regularly harvest outer leaves to encourage new growth and extend the harvest period.

Harvest:

30 – 50 days after sowing