Red Oakleaf

Red Oakleaf Lettuce

A beautiful loose-leaf variety with tender, oak-shaped leaves and crunchy stems. Stunning red, crinkly foliage adds colour to any salad, while the versatile leaves can be harvested young for baby leaf salads or left to grow for full-sized heads.

Harvest

May to November — pick outer leaves regularly and enjoy a continual cut-and-grow crop.

Growing Instructions

• Planting: Space 30cm apart in well-drained soil.
• Position: Sunny but sheltered spot.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until established and during dry spells.

Top Tips

• Succession Planting: Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply.
• Morning Watering: Water in the morning to keep leaves crisp.
• Reviving Wilted Leaves: Pop cut lettuce into iced water to refresh it instantly.
• Cut & Grow: Only pick outer leaves to allow the plant to keep producing.