Oakleaf Lettuce

Oakleaf is a tender loose-leaf heirloom lettuce with medium-green leaves shaped like oak leaves. The compact heads are slow to bolt and quick to grow, making this a wonderful choice for container gardeners and short-season areas.

At a glance

• Variety: Oakleaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
• Type: Loose-leaf heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Leaves: Tender, medium-green, oak-shaped
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Traits: Slow bolting, fast growing, compact
• Use: Fresh salads

Best for

• Container and small-space gardens
• Short-season growing
• Cut-and-come-again salad harvests
• Heat-prone spots thanks to slow bolting
• Fresh, tender salad greens

How to grow

Direct sow in cool weather or start indoors for transplanting. Space plants about 6 to 10 inches apart in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist soil. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut whole heads at maturity.

Flavor profile

Mild, tender, and sweet with a soft texture and no bitterness in cool weather.

About MIgardener

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