
Dhara Seeds
Oakleaf Green Lettuce Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 21 and March 24.
Lettuce Oakleaf Green (Lactuca sativa) is a delicious and visually appealing variety of lettuce known for its tender, frilled leaves that resemble the shape of oak leaves. This popular green lettuce offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is perfect for use in salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Its loose-leaf growth habit makes it easy to harvest and encourages continuous production, ensuring a fresh supply of greens throughout the season.
Features:
- Frilled, Oak-like Leaves: The leaves of Oakleaf Green have a distinctive shape with frilled, lobed edges that resemble oak tree leaves. This unique leaf structure adds texture and visual interest to your garden and meals.
- Mild, Sweet Flavor: The flavor of Oakleaf Green Lettuce is mild and slightly sweet, with a crisp, tender texture. It’s perfect for fresh applications, including salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
- Quick and Continuous Harvest: Oakleaf Green is a fast-growing variety, reaching harvestable size in about 40-50 days. Since it is a loose-leaf lettuce, you can harvest the outer leaves as needed, allowing the plant to continue producing fresh greens throughout the season.
- Cold-Tolerant: This lettuce is perfect for cooler growing conditions and can tolerate light frosts, making it ideal for early spring and fall planting. Its cold tolerance extends the growing season and ensures fresh lettuce even in cooler weather.
- Versatile and Easy to Grow: Oakleaf Green Lettuce is a versatile variety that grows well in raised beds, containers, or traditional garden beds. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for gardeners of all skill levels.
- High Yields: This variety produces an abundance of tender leaves that are perfect for fresh eating. Its loose-leaf nature means that even smaller plants will yield a generous supply of greens.
Specifications:
- Common Name: Lettuce Oakleaf Green
- Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
- Pack Size: Typically sold in seed packs
- Plant Height: 6-8 inches
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep
- Growing Season: 40-50 days to maturity
- Harvest Time: 40-50 days after sowing (depending on growing conditions)
- Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Lettuce Oakleaf Green is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a fast-growing, easy-to-harvest lettuce variety with mild flavor and attractive, frilled leaves. Its cold tolerance and quick-growing nature make it ideal for cooler climates, and its continuous harvest ensures fresh greens throughout the season. Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced grower, Oakleaf Green Lettuce is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy tender, flavorful greens from their own garden.