Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
Best heat-tolerant choice for home gardeners seeking continuous, mild salad harvests.
Discover the vibrant Red Oak Leaf Lettuce, a fast-growing looseleaf variety perfect for baby leaf harvests. Its striking burgundy oak leaves, tinged with a golden sheen, maintain their color even as seasons change. This heat-tolerant variety offers a mild flavor, making it a versatile addition to any salad. Ideal for continuous harvesting and excellent for fall and winter crops, it provides good resistance to common issues like Downy Mildew and Lettuce Drop. This Open-Pollinated seed is a reliable choice for gardeners seeking quality and beauty in their produce.
$4.15
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Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
3060
/ days baby - full size
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking vibrant, restaurant-quality salad presentations
- Gardeners in warmer climates wanting a longer harvest window
- Organic gardeners prioritizing clean, non-GMO growing practices
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in pest-heavy areas without time for daily monitoring
- Busy cooks needing greens that stay crisp for days
- Small-space growers looking for maximum weight per plant
Performance breakdown
Harvest Versatility
Rapid growth allows for both baby leaf and full-size harvests.
Climate Resilience
Heat tolerance and disease resistance ensure success across multiple seasons.
Visual Appeal
Striking burgundy foliage adds significant aesthetic value to garden beds.
Flavor Profile
Maintains a mild, palatable taste even during peak summer heat.
Germination Reliability
Open-pollinated seeds provide consistent, dependable results for home growers.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this ideal for gardeners of all levels.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
30 days baby - 60 full size
Seed Count
24,000 seeds/oz average
Seeding Depth
1/8 inch
Baby Leaf Seeding Rate
96M seeds/100’ bed
Full Size Plant Spacing
8-12 inches
Soil pH Requirement
6.2-6.8
Resistance
Intermediate resistance to Downy Mildew, Lettuce Drop, Tip Burn
Is Organic
true
Features
- Burgundy oakleaf with golden sheen
- Perfect for baby leaves in all seasons
- Mild flavor, even in summer heat
- Good mildew resistance
- Rounder oaky shape and larger lobes
- Good fall/winter crop performance
- Heat tolerant variety
- Open-Pollinated seed type
What customers say
Customers highly praise this lettuce seed for its exceptional reliability and superior eating quality. The germination rate is consistently reported as near perfect, building immediate confidence. Gardeners love the resulting lettuce for its beautiful reddish bronze color and tender buttery texture, noting a sweet, mild flavor that avoids bitterness. A key satisfaction point is the variety's robust growth and impressive resistance to bolting, even in warmer weather. This slow to bolt nature ensures an extended harvest period, maximizing yield for home growers. The organic certification further reinforces the perception of a premium, trustworthy seed that performs well across various gardening environments.
Know before you buy
You can harvest baby leaves in as little as 30 days. If you prefer full-sized heads, the plants will reach maturity in approximately 60 days.
Yes, this variety is specifically bred for heat tolerance. It maintains its mild flavor and resists bolting better than many other lettuce types when temperatures rise.
This variety offers intermediate resistance to common lettuce issues, including Downy Mildew, Lettuce Drop, and Tip Burn, making it a reliable choice for various growing conditions.
Sow the seeds at a shallow depth of 1/8 inch. Because lettuce seeds require light to germinate, avoid burying them too deeply in the soil.
It performs well in both full sun and partial sun. Partial sun is often beneficial during the hottest parts of the summer to help keep the leaves tender.
For the best results, aim for a soil pH between 6.2 and 6.8. Testing your soil before planting can help ensure these conditions are met for optimal growth.
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