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

Oak Leaf Lettuce - Organic

$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 ± 50 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

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