Quantity
About 300 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Red oak leaf lettuce is a variety that is as decorative as it is tasty, appreciated for its deeply lobed foliage with reddish hues that brings texture, color and delicacy to both the vegetable garden and the plate. This form of Lactuca sativa seduces with the tenderness of its leaves, their supple texture and their delicate taste, perfect for composing fresh and elegant salads. Easy to grow and quick to produce, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and lovers of successive harvests who like to pick as needed. In the garden, its supple and colorful silhouette brightens up rows of leafy vegetables, while its cultivation in the ground or in pots allows for great flexibility depending on the available space. It appreciates loose, rich and well-drained soil, as well as regular humidity which promotes tender foliage and slows down bolting. In mild sun or partial shade, it develops consistently and allows for prolonged harvests, either by picking the outer leaves or by harvesting the entire plant when mature. Its beautiful visual presence also adds ornamental interest to urban vegetable gardens and edible containers. Elegant, productive and easy to grow, red oak leaf lettuce is an excellent choice for colorful, fresh and refined harvests.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, well-drained and nutrient-rich
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot applicable
Harvest45 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsGarlic, artichoke, beetroot, chervil, curly endive, cabbage, kohlrabi, cucumber, shallot, strawberry plant, lettuce, onion, turnip, parsnip, peas, radish, salsify
Avoid planting withCelery, celeriac, parsley
Fresh salads, planter cultivation, leaf harvesting, urban vegetable garden
