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
