Lettuce Oakleaf Large Green Seed

Lettuce Oakleaf Large Green produces decorative green leaves for fresh salads, sandwiches and repeated loose-leaf harvests.

View the South Africa-specific grow guide: Lettuce Grow Guide for South Africa

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Cool-season leafy vegetable annual.
• Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• General Sowing Time: Autumn to spring in most South African gardens; sow in small batches for continuous harvests and avoid peak summer heat where possible.
• Position: Full sun in cool weather; light shade during hot spells.
• Sow Depth: 5–10 mm
• Spacing: 15-30 cm apart, depending on whether harvesting baby leaves or larger heads.
• Germination: Best in cool, evenly moist conditions; heat above about 27 °C can inhibit emergence
• Height: Around 20-30 cm.

Why Grow This Variety

• Decorative green oakleaf leaves suit fresh home-grown salads.
• The loose-leaf growth type allows repeated picking when harvested carefully.
• Containers, raised beds and compact vegetable gardens all suit the variety.
• Pelleted seed is easier to handle for accurate sowing.

Garden Uses

Grow Oakleaf Large Green in vegetable beds, raised planters or wide containers near the kitchen, picking young leaves or allowing plants to size up for larger loose-leaf harvests.

Growing Notes

• Sow shallowly, about 5–10 mm, following the packet directions for raw or pelleted seed.
• Keep the seedbed cool and evenly moist; high soil temperatures can delay or reduce germination.
• Use full sun in cool weather and light afternoon shade as temperatures rise.
• Sow small batches in the variety’s recommended seasonal window for steadier harvests.
• Harvest loose leaves as needed or cut the head before heat triggers bolting.

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