Lettuce 'Red Oak Leaf'
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A touch of red for your salads
Lettuce ' Red Oak Leaf' (Lactuca sativa) , offered by Semences OSC.
A vibrant red variation of the popular green oak leaf lettuce. 'Red Oak Leaf' is heat tolerant and resistant to bolting, making it ideal for extended harvests. It is perfect for picking as a young leaf for colourful salads or growing to form large heads.
Plant height : 15-25 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 1,500 seeds
Days to harvest : 40 days
Degree of difficulty : Easy
Frost Tolerance : Can withstand light frost
Companion plants : Radishes, carrots, spinach
Enemy plants : Celery, parsley
Suggested Uses : Salads, side dishes, spring mixes
Plant Type : Annual Vegetable
Cultivation method:
Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, then continue every two weeks for a consistent harvest. Sow 3mm deep in rows 45cm apart. Maintain consistent moisture to encourage healthy growth. Harvest by cutting the entire plant or leaves 2.5cm above the base to allow for regrowth. Germination in 7-10 days.
