A loose-leaf, non-hearting lettuce with deeply lobed, oak-shaped leaves in green or bronze. Slow to bolt and ideal for cut-and-come-again picking.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 25 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Lettuce 'Oak Leaf'
Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 25 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Lettuce 'Oak Leaf'
Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' is consistently moist soil. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' in the garden
Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Lettuce 'Oak Leaf'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Lettuce 'Oak Leaf' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.