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Oakleaf Lettuce Seeds Green and Red - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

Oakleaf Lettuce Seeds Green and Red - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Direct sow seeds after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early.
Plant seeds 0.25 inch (6 mm) deep in well-drained soil.
Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) apart, with 12 inches (30 cm) between rows.
Maintain soil temperatures 15–21°C (60–70°F); germination occurs in 7–14 days.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilize with balanced organic fertilizer to encourage leaf growth.
Harvest outer leaves regularly or entire heads when mature.

Tips

Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
Sow successively for continuous harvest.
Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden beds.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Deeply lobed

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

N/A

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Oakleaf Lettuce Seeds Green and Red - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable

Oakleaf Lettuce (Green & Red) is an heirloom variety known for its deeply lobed, oak-shaped leaves in vibrant green and red colors. Its tender, crisp texture and mild nutty flavor make it ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Thriving in cool seasons, it provides repeated harvests in 45–60 days. Perfect for home gardeners, Oakleaf Lettuce grows well in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, and requires well-drained, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Early Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leafy Greens

plant-height

Plant Height

15–25 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

15–20 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.6 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000130737

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Oakleaf Lettuce a popular leafy vegetable?

Oakleaf Lettuce is appreciated for its deeply lobed green and red leaves, tender texture, and mild flavor, making it a popular choice for home gardens and fresh seasonal harvests.

Where can Oakleaf Lettuce be grown?

It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, kitchen gardens, and containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.

When is Oakleaf Lettuce ready to harvest?

Young leaves can be harvested as baby greens, or mature leaves can be picked as needed. Regular harvesting helps provide a continuous supply of fresh foliage throughout the growing season.

How can Oakleaf Lettuce be used in the kitchen?

The tender leaves are suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and as a colorful garnish for a variety of cold dishes.

Does regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?

Yes, harvesting the outer leaves while leaving the central growing point intact may encourage continued leaf production under suitable growing conditions.

Can Oakleaf Lettuce be grown in containers?

Yes, Oakleaf Lettuce grows successfully in containers with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and adequate sunlight, making it well suited for patios, balconies, and other small-space gardens.