Astéracées • Lactuca sativa var. crispa

Organic Red Oak Leaf Lettuce

"A delicate lettuce with vibrant leaves, a perfect complement to colorful salads."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Red Oak Leaf Lettuce, native to Europe and highly prized in organic vegetable gardens, is admired for its finely cut leaves in deep purple hues. A symbol of freshness and elegance, it displays a light silhouette in the garden that sways in the summer breeze.

In the vegetable garden, it is generous and quick-growing, offering an early harvest of tender leaves, perfect for adding a burst of color and sweetness to the plate. Its discreet yet assertive nature makes it a faithful ally for gardeners attentive to the diversity and beauty of their crops.

  • Growing climate: Cool to warm temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional
    Note: Sensitive to high temperatures which can induce rapid bolting.

The leaves are used raw in salads for their red color and tender texture. Often mixed with other salad greens, they add a decorative touch and a mild flavor. Best stored in a cool, dry place. Traditionally enjoyed in European cuisine.

Organic Red Oak Leaf Lettuce

Organic Red Oak Leaf Lettuce

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

3-10 days

Germination temperature

15° to 20° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 55 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

20 cm

Distance between rows

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Get even more advice with MAé

Join MAé