Astéracées • Lactuca sativa var. crispa

Oak Leaf Lettuce - Organic

"An elegant, light-bodied leafy plant, a perfect complement to the freshness of gourmet salads."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Native to Europe, oak leaf lettuce is distinguished by its finely cut, soft leaves reminiscent of oak leaves, hence its evocative name. Prized for its tender texture and mild flavor, it naturally finds its place in modern vegetable gardens, offering a quick and renewable harvest.

In the garden, it proves generous and easy to grow, with a spreading habit and fairly rapid growth. Its fine foliage is an invitation to refresh salads throughout the summer season. A valued companion plant, it integrates harmoniously into diverse plantings.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Sensitive to high temperatures which can induce bolting.

Oak leaf lettuce is primarily eaten fresh in various salads, sashimi, or light meals. Its tender texture also makes it suitable for wraps or sandwiches. It has few specific traditional uses beyond its common use as a vegetable.

Oak Leaf Lettuce - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

Conseils de semis écoumène

Type de semis

Semis intérieur - extérieur

Durée de germination

3-10 jours

Température de germination

15° à 20° celcius

Profondeur de semis

Semis en surface - sans recouvrement de terre

Transplantation

Transplantation facile

Technique

Semis en poquet

Conditions de culture

Distance entre les plants

  • 20 cm

Distance entre les rangs

  • 30 cm

Zone de rusticité

Zone-3b

Luminosité optimale

Plante de soleil tolérant une ombre légère

Texture du sol

  • Sol meuble (limoneux)

Humidité du sol

  • Sol frais et bien drainé

Fertilité du sol

Plante exigeante en compost à dominance bactérienne

pH optimal du sol

  • pH peu acide

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