Oak Leaf Lettuce Seeds – Heirloom Loose-Leaf Variety
Grow your own Oak Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), an heirloom variety prized for its distinctive oak-shaped leaves, tender texture, and mild, sweet flavor. This loose-leaf lettuce is ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps, offering continuous harvesting throughout the growing season.
This variety is heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, making it suitable for spring, summer, and fall gardens. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining, fertile soil. With a maturity period of 45-55 days, you can harvest the leaves as baby greens or wait for full-sized leaves. Its open growth habit supports cut-and-come-again harvesting, providing a steady supply of fresh greens.
Key Features
- Distinctive oak-shaped leaves add texture and visual appeal to dishes
- Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, suitable for warmer climates
- Heirloom and non-GMO seeds for safe, healthy gardening
- Fast-growing with harvest ready in 45-55 days
- Cut-and-come-again growth habit for continuous harvest
- Tender texture and sweet flavor ideal for fresh eating
Growing Information
- Color: Bright green leaves
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Growth Habit: Loose-leaf, open growth for continuous harvest
- Maturity: 45-55 days