Quantity
About 150 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic 'Cantarix' red oak leaf lettuce immediately captivates with its deeply lobed, tender, and supple foliage, whose rich red hue brings remarkable elegance to both vegetable gardens and plates. This variety of Lactuca sativa combines ornamental beauty with high gastronomic quality, featuring a sweet flavor and delicate texture that make it an excellent fresh-harvest lettuce. In the garden, it forms beautiful, light rosettes that catch the light and create a refined contrast among more classic greens, giving the vegetable garden a vibrant and neat appearance. Easy to grow, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and those who enjoy successive crops and wish to harvest young, colorful leaves regularly. It particularly thrives in loose, well-drained soils and consistent moisture, conditions that promote foliage tenderness and slow bolting. In gentle full sun or partial shade, it grows quickly and allows for staggered harvests by cutting the outer leaves as needed. Its presence also draws attention in urban gardens and raised beds, where its decorative habit adds a polished touch to the overall look. Refined, productive, and easy to grow, organic 'Cantarix' lettuce is an excellent choice for a gourmet, colorful, and generous vegetable garden.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (0.2 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Friable and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot applicable
Harvest40 to 50 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 withUnspecified
Salads, fresh harvest, potted cultivation, urban garden
