Colorful crunch with a sweet twist!
Oakleaf Red Lettuce brings rich burgundy tones and deeply lobed leaves to your garden. With its tender texture and mild, buttery flavor, itās a beautiful and delicious addition to any salad bowl.
Variety:Ā Oakleaf Red Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Growth Habit:Ā Cool-season annual
Height:Ā 8ā10 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Mild, sweet, and buttery
Color:Ā Red-bronze leaves with green bases
Planting Conditions:Ā Direct sow or transplant in full sun
Harvest Timeline:Ā Ready in 40ā50 days
Uses:Ā Great for salad mixes, sandwiches, and colorful garnishes
Fun Fact:Ā The red pigments in this lettuce come from anthocyaninsānatural antioxidants that add both beauty and nutrition.
Oakleaf Red is a showstopper in the salad garden. Its rich, earthy tones contrast beautifully with green lettuces, making every bowl pop with color. The soft, sweet leaves are perfect for layering into sandwiches or tossing with vinaigrettes. Itās a favorite for chefs and home gardeners alike who want both flavor and flair.
To Full Size or Baby Greens
šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil brings out the best color.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Plant Ā¼ inch deep, spacing 4ā6 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Regularly:Ā Keep soil moist for tender, flavorful leaves.
šæĀ Thin and Maintain:Ā Thin to 6ā8 inches apart for full heads or harvest young leaves often.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Snip outer leaves for continuous harvest or cut the whole plant when full and vibrant.
