{"product_id":"lettuce-oakleaf-lettuce","title":"Lettuce - Oakleaf Lettuce","description":"\u003cp\u003eLactuca sativa is the scientific name for oakleaf lettuce, a type of lettuce with oak-shaped leaves that's popular for its sweet flavor and ornamental appearance: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1g approx. 1000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaturity: 55-65 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zone: 3-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanting Depth: 1\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRow Spacing: 2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: Mound\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil Preference: Moist, well-draining\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOakleaf lettuce has light green, tender leaves with deep lobes that grow in firm rosettes. It's a semi-head lettuce that can be harvested as a cut-and-come-again or head lettuce. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are some tips for growing oakleaf lettuce:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grow in full sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil that's close to neutral. You can improve the soil by adding compost or well-rotted manure in the fall. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provide adequate, even moisture. Mulching can help retain moisture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: The optimal germination temperature range is 40–70° F, but many varieties won't germinate in soil temperatures above 75° F. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can harvest the entire plant young (28-30 days) for a spring mix salad. Leaf lettuce is ready to harvest 50 to 60 days after seeding and 30 to 45 days after transplanting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOakleaf lettuce adds contrast and variety to salad mixes. You can also pair it with Red Oak Leaf lettuce for an edible landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450963021881,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Lettuce_-_Oakleaf_Lettuce.webp?v=1788657165","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/lettuce-oakleaf-lettuce","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}