Baby Oakleaf Lettuce (45-50 Days)

The Baby Oakleaf Lettuce is our favorite for both flavor and ease of harvest because the compact bunch of loose and frilly leaves are borne on a single stalk, just the right amount to make a salad for two. More compact and vigorous, created for smaller gardens with tighter spaces. 

300 seeds

PLANTING

Germination: 4-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 60-70ºF. Soil above 70ºF inhibits germination.

Seed Sowing Depth: ¼" deep

Outside Sowing: Spring, when the soil temperature reaches at least 50ºF. Sow 1” apart, thin to 6-12”, depending on the size of lettuce you want, baby to full heads. Keep the soil moist during germination. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a longer harvest period. Sow heavy seeded rows every 10-14 days for baby greens using the 1 oz. Pinetree Lettuce Mix.

Starting Indoors:  3-4 weeks before planting outside. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thinning to one per cell/pot. Provide 60-70ºF soil temperatures. Transplant out, 8-12” apart in rows 12” apart.

How much does a packet plant: 25-foot single row  

Harvest: Cut whole heads at the base or snip off individual leaves.  

Tip: Oakleaf Lettuce needs fertile soil for optimal growth. Work compost or well-rotted manure into your soil before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.