Red oak leaf lettuce ( Lactuca sativa) – offered by Seed Company WH Perron
Red oakleaf lettuce is an elegant and nutritious variety, known for its lobed leaves with a beautiful reddish hue. Perfect for fresh salads, it offers tender leaves with a delicate taste. Easy to grow and quick to germinate, this lettuce adapts equally well to the vegetable garden or to growing in a container, adding a touch of color and texture to your harvests.
Plant height : Varies depending on growing conditions
Quantity per packet : 300 seeds
Companion plants : Garlic, artichoke, beetroot, chervil, curly endive, cabbage, kohlrabi, cucumber, shallot, strawberry, lettuce, onion, turnip, parsnip, peas, radish, salsify
Enemy plants : Celery, celeriac, parsley
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds directly into the ground as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4 inch deep in loose, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. For best growth, space plants 8 inches apart in the row and leave 12 inches between rows to ensure good air circulation.
This variety prefers a sunny to partial shade exposure and regular watering to maintain constant humidity. Harvest the outer leaves as needed or cut the whole lettuce when it reaches maturity, about 40 to 50 days after sowing.
With its easy growing and decorative appearance, red oakleaf lettuce is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to combine aesthetics and flavor in their spring and summer harvests.
