Regal Oak Green Oak Leaf Lettuce
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Green Oak Leaf Lettuce 'Regal Oak' (Lactuca sativa) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
'Regal Oak' Green Oak Leaf Lettuce is an elegant and tasty variety, offering bright green lobed leaves that are soft and slightly sweet. Its tender, buttery texture makes it ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches and baby greens mixes . Highly resistant to bolting , it grows quickly and allows for successive harvests throughout the season .
Type : Tender leaf lettuce
Plant habit : Wide and compact
Spread : 20 to 30 cm
Plant height : 20 to 25 cm
Quantity per pack : 400 seeds
Maturity : 45 to 55 days
Companion plants : Carrot, radish, beetroot, onion, strawberry
Enemy plants : Cabbage, fennel
Cultivation method
'Regal Oak' green oak leaf lettuce grows in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil rich in compost . Sow directly into the ground as soon as the soil warms in spring, or start seedlings indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting . Sow 1/4 inch deep , in rows 8 to 10 inches apart, then thin out seedlings to 6 inches to ensure proper development. Regular watering , especially during hot weather, keeps the leaves tender and sweet and prevents bolting. Harvest by cutting leaf by leaf or by cutting the entire rosette , allowing new growth for a continuous harvest.
Use and benefits
With its soft, crisp and slightly sweet leaves , 'Regal Oak' green oak leaf lettuce is perfect for delicate salads, burgers, wraps and garnishes . It is rich in vitamins A and K , fibre and antioxidants , contributing to a healthy and balanced diet .
Thanks to its easy cultivation, its resistance to heat and its refined taste , this lettuce is ideal for gardeners wanting a tender, tasty variety with a generous harvest .
