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Oak Leaf Lettuce

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf'

Also Known As

  • Lactuca sativa 'Oakleaf'
  • Lettuce 'Oak Leaf'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Oak Leaf Lettuce plant details

Oak Leaf Lettuce is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In fall and spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oak Leaf Lettuce

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oak Leaf Lettuce

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This light-green looseleaf lettuce is sweet and tender, even as heat starts to build in summer. It has oak-leaf shaped leaves that form around a loose center that is tender and crisp. Pick baby leaves to full heads.
Tender light green round lobed leaf. A rediscovered old-fashioned favorite.

Gardening facts about Oak Leaf Lettuce plant

How to Grow Oak Leaf Lettuce

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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