Lettuce, Loose Leaf Lettuce 'Oakleaf'

Lactucasativa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Longmont, Colorado

Miami, Florida

Benton, Kentucky

Mechanicsville, Maryland

Elgin, Texas

Lincoln, Texas

Dayton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Aurora, IL | June 2009 | positive

This is a 44 days mature lettuce! I put the 'Early' in, but it's earlier than early.

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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: Getting your garden in a little late? Oak leaf lettuce stays tasty and non-bitter well into the...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

Easy to grow and great tasting. Very popular in this area.

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

A leaf-type lettuce, very ornamental. Tasty too. 45 days from seed.

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