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| Botanical Name |
Lactuca sativa |
| Seeds Per Pack |
100 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
3 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 1-2 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Early Spring |
| Growing Height |
6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
40-50 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Oakleaf lettuce was introduced in the 1770s and was known at that time as American Oak Leaved. Just like the name implies, Oakleaf has deeply lobed leaves that form a tight cluster. The unique shape really adds to salads. This green-leafed heirloom is bolt resistant and does well in warm weather, later into the season than many others, without getting sappy and bitter.
