Royal Oakleaf Lettuce Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

so you can harvest a few outer leaves at a time and keep the plant producing for weeks. The tender leaves resist bolting better than many varieties, holding sweet even as the weather warms. Who it's for Ideal for salad lovers and cut-and-come-again gardeners who want a steady supply of tender leaves from a small bed, raised planter, or container. How & when to plant Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked, about 2 to 4 weeks before your last frost, and again every 2 to 3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, thin plants to 6 to 10 inches apart, and give them full sun to part shade. Lettuce germinates best in cool soil (60 to 70°F) and grows well across USDA zones 4 through 9. Harvest Baby leaves are ready in about 30 days and full rosettes in 45 to 55 days. Pick outer leaves with scissors just above the crown and let the center keep growing, or cut the whole plant at the base for a single large harvest. Benefits & uses The frilly oak-leaf shape and mild flavor make it a favorite for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps, and its loose form drains and washes easily. It also makes an attractive edging plant in ornamental kitchen beds. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Royal Oakleaf Lettuce From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.