LETTUCE-OAKLEAF-DARWIN
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Lactuca sativa
LETTUCE-OAKLEAF-DARWIN is an oak leaf lettuce that does well in both heat & cold. It produces green, tender, oak-shaped leaves which resists turning bitter very well, & it provides a terrific cut & comes again harvest. Compact & quick-growing; harvest good-sized plants in six weeks. A compact, slow bolting variety with green deeply lobed leaves.
Sow in cooler months of Autumn in warm climates and Spring in colder climates. Sow at two weekly intervals for a continuous supply if climate is cool enough. Keep watered & weed free. Pick the leaves when they are young for the best flavor.
SKU: LTOD
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| Germination Time (Days) | 6 - 12 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 60 - 90 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 5 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 20 - 30 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 20 - 30 |
| pH | 6 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 15 - 25 cm (6 - 10 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 24°C (50 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Seed Preparation | No preparation required |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm (¼ inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 30 cm (12 inches) |
| Watering | Regular, keep soil moist |
| Good Companion Plants | Radishes, Carrots, Spinach |
| Bad Companion Plants | Brassicas |
| Pests | Aphids, Slugs, Cutworms |
| Diseases | Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot |
LETTUCE-OAKLEAF-DARWIN
$3.50
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