Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf'
Lettuce
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf') - Description
An ancient lettuce variety from 1880 that is still very popular. The leaves on 'Oak Leaf' are light green and slightly curled. It is very tender with a slightly tangy flavor. Try it with Corn Salad for an old time recipe. Harvest is about 50 days after planting seeds in the early spring.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf') - Blooming
Unless you are allowing the lettuce plants to set seed for seed harvesting, you should not allow the plants to flower. Blooms dense clusters of small yellow flowers.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf') - Growth
Widely variable, leafy, cool-season annuals. Grows best in full sun. The leaves are edible and can mature into a range of colors and forms.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf') - Planting
Sow when threat of frost has passed. Sow seeds directly into the ground in early spring. Cover seeds with a light layer of soil. Provide at least 4" of space between seedlings.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf') - Pest
Earwigs, snails and slugs need to be controlled for.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf') - Interesting facts
Lettuces are in the same plant family as the sunflower and dandelion. Although they may not look similar from their foliar characteristics, their flowers look very similar. There are around 100 species of Lactuca.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf') - Soil and irrigation
Needs well-draining soils that have high air porosity. Does best in highly organic, garden soil.
