Red Oakleaf Lettuce Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Red Oakleaf Lettuce produces loose heads of tender, deeply lobed leaves with red to burgundy coloring and a mild flavor. This cool-season leafy vegetable is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, containers, and succession planting. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and partial to full sun.

Features

• Red to burgundy oak-shaped leaves
• Tender, loose-leaf growth habit
• Mild flavor and crisp texture
• Suitable for containers and raised beds
• Cool-season vegetable crop
• Suitable for spring and fall sowing

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• Common Name (US): Red Oakleaf Lettuce
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Oakleaf
• Growth Habit: Loose-leaf
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: Early spring and late summer to fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May and August–October
• Germination: About 2–10 days at 40–70°F (4–21°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Regular; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: About 8–12 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart