Lettuce - Red Leaf Oak (Lactuca sativa) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

Lettuce - Red Leaf Oak (Lactuca sativa) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

Annual

Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade

Full Description

Red Leaf Oak lettuce is a vibrant, tender leafy green with deeply lobed, burgundy-tinted leaves. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, or as a “cut-and-come-again” lettuce for continuous harvests. Fast-growing and attractive, it adds color and texture to any garden or container.

Full Growing Information from Seed:

• Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as soil can be worked, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost.
• Sow seeds shallowly, about 2–3 mm deep, and lightly cover with soil.
• Keep soil consistently moist until germination (7–14 days).
• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart once established to allow room for growth.
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering.
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.
• Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut entire plant at maturity (45–60 days from sowing).
• Protect young plants from slugs and snails; provide partial shade in hot weather to prevent bolting.

Stratification  ✘ Not required

Does it have Medicinal Properties?

Primarily grown as a culinary vegetable, Red Leaf Oak lettuce is high in vitamins and fiber, but it is not commonly used for medicinal purposes.

Seed count: 1 gram