Oakleaf Red Lettuce Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 21 and March 24.
Lettuce Oakleaf Red (Lactuca sativa) is a beautiful and flavorful variety of lettuce with vibrant, deep red leaves that resemble the shape of oak tree leaves. This unique variety offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a tender texture, making it an excellent choice for salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Known for its attractive color and easy-to-grow nature, Oakleaf Red is perfect for gardeners looking for a colorful and tasty addition to their home-grown greens.
Features:
- Striking Red Leaves: The deep red, frilled leaves of Oakleaf Red resemble the shape of oak leaves, adding both beauty and texture to your garden and meals. The colorful leaves make it a standout in both mixed greens and salad bowls.
- Mild, Sweet Flavor: The flavor of Oakleaf Red Lettuce is mild and slightly sweet, with a tender, crisp texture. It adds a delicate, refreshing taste to any dish and pairs well with a variety of ingredients.
- Quick Growth and Continuous Harvest: Oakleaf Red is a fast-growing lettuce variety, reaching maturity in 40-50 days from sowing. As a loose-leaf lettuce, you can harvest the outer leaves as they mature, allowing the plant to continue producing fresh leaves for an extended period.
- Cold-Tolerant: This lettuce variety thrives in cooler temperatures and is tolerant of light frosts, making it perfect for early spring and fall planting. Oakleaf Red can be grown in a variety of climates and extends the growing season for fresh greens.
- Versatile and Easy to Grow: Oakleaf Red Lettuce is easy to grow and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with good sunlight. It is suitable for raised beds, containers, and traditional garden beds, making it a flexible option for various garden setups.
- High Yields: This variety produces an abundant amount of tender, crisp leaves that are perfect for fresh consumption. The loose-leaf growth habit ensures that you can harvest continuously, providing a steady supply of fresh lettuce.
Specifications:
- Common Name: Lettuce Oakleaf Red
- 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 the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods
- 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 Red is a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a colorful, flavorful, and easy-to-grow lettuce variety. Its unique red leaves and mild, sweet flavor make it a standout in the garden and on the plate. Whether you're growing it in raised beds, containers, or garden plots, Oakleaf Red Lettuce offers a quick, continuous harvest of fresh, tender leaves throughout the growing season.
Dhara Seeds
Oakleaf Red Lettuce Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 21 and March 24.
Lettuce Oakleaf Red (Lactuca sativa) is a beautiful and flavorful variety of lettuce with vibrant, deep red leaves that resemble the shape of oak tree leaves. This unique variety offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a tender texture, making it an excellent choice for salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Known for its attractive color and easy-to-grow nature, Oakleaf Red is perfect for gardeners looking for a colorful and tasty addition to their home-grown greens.
Features:
- Striking Red Leaves: The deep red, frilled leaves of Oakleaf Red resemble the shape of oak leaves, adding both beauty and texture to your garden and meals. The colorful leaves make it a standout in both mixed greens and salad bowls.
- Mild, Sweet Flavor: The flavor of Oakleaf Red Lettuce is mild and slightly sweet, with a tender, crisp texture. It adds a delicate, refreshing taste to any dish and pairs well with a variety of ingredients.
- Quick Growth and Continuous Harvest: Oakleaf Red is a fast-growing lettuce variety, reaching maturity in 40-50 days from sowing. As a loose-leaf lettuce, you can harvest the outer leaves as they mature, allowing the plant to continue producing fresh leaves for an extended period.
- Cold-Tolerant: This lettuce variety thrives in cooler temperatures and is tolerant of light frosts, making it perfect for early spring and fall planting. Oakleaf Red can be grown in a variety of climates and extends the growing season for fresh greens.
- Versatile and Easy to Grow: Oakleaf Red Lettuce is easy to grow and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with good sunlight. It is suitable for raised beds, containers, and traditional garden beds, making it a flexible option for various garden setups.
- High Yields: This variety produces an abundant amount of tender, crisp leaves that are perfect for fresh consumption. The loose-leaf growth habit ensures that you can harvest continuously, providing a steady supply of fresh lettuce.
Specifications:
- Common Name: Lettuce Oakleaf Red
- 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 the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods
- 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 Red is a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a colorful, flavorful, and easy-to-grow lettuce variety. Its unique red leaves and mild, sweet flavor make it a standout in the garden and on the plate. Whether you're growing it in raised beds, containers, or garden plots, Oakleaf Red Lettuce offers a quick, continuous harvest of fresh, tender leaves throughout the growing season.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.