Quantity
Around 600 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic oak leaf lettuce is a classic variety in European gardens, appreciated for the natural elegance of its finely cut foliage and the unparalleled tenderness of its young leaves. From the first few weeks of cultivation, it forms a flexible and generous rosette that encourages regular, fresh, and abundant harvests. Its sprawling habit and rapid growth make it a valuable ally for gardeners who wish to easily renew their salads throughout the growing season. In the garden, it blends harmoniously with diverse crops, where its light silhouette adds a touch of visual freshness among more imposing vegetables. Its tender texture and mild flavor make it particularly pleasant raw, both in simple salads and in more creative dishes. Easy to grow, Lactuca sativa prefers temperate to cool climates, loose soils rich in organic matter, and regular, but not excessive, moisture. It tolerates light shade, which helps extend its quality during warm periods, as intense heat can encourage premature bolting. Fast-growing, versatile, and always delicate on the palate, oak leaf lettuce is a reliable choice for productive gardens and refined summer harvests.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0 cm (0 in), surface sow
Establishment temperature
15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
3 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest50 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, radishes, cucumbers
Avoid planting withCabbage, beetroot
Salads, wraps, sandwiches, baby leaf harvest
