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Red Oak Leaf Lettuce Seeds
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[Lactuca sativa var. crispa] Red oak leaf lettuce seeds, deeply lobed bronze-red leaves, ornamental cut-and-come-again variety.
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- Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
- The Red Oak Leaf Lettuce Plant
- How to Sow Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
- How to Grow Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
- Tips for Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
- Diseases and Pests of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
- Uses and Curiosities of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
- Properties of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
- Nutritional Values of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
With lobed leaves resembling an oak leaf, Red Oak Leaf lettuce owes its intense colour to anthocyanin pigments, which become more vivid as autumn temperatures drop. It's one of the most ornamental cut-and-come-again lettuces in the garden.
The Red Oak Leaf Lettuce Plant
Lactuca sativa var. crispa, red oak leaf type, forms a loose head with deeply cut leaves resembling an oak frond. The bronze-red colouring is more pronounced on the edges and intensifies with direct light and cold.
How to Sow Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
This variety is well suited to autumn sowing, from late August to October, as well as classic spring sowing: cool weather favours red colour development and slows bolting.
How to Grow Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
It prefers cool, organically rich soil with regular watering but no waterlogging. In autumn it tolerates moderate temperature swings well; in summer it should be protected from the strongest midday sun to avoid bitterness.
Tips for Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
For the deepest red colour, expose plants to full sun during the cooler hours of the day. Repeated cutting of the outer leaves extends production for several weeks.
Diseases and Pests of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
The main threats are aphids, slugs and downy mildew in high-humidity conditions. Good air circulation between plants and morning watering help prevent leaf rot.
Uses and Curiosities of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
The colour contrast between the bronze-red edges and green centre makes this lettuce highly prized for mixed salads and decorative table arrangements. Young leaves have a slightly sweeter flavour than green varieties.
Properties of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
Rich in anthocyanins and carotenoids, red oak leaf lettuce offers superior antioxidant properties compared to green varieties, plus a good supply of vitamin A, vitamin K and folate, typical of leaf lettuces.
Nutritional Values of Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
Like other cut-and-come-again lettuces, it's a low-calorie vegetable (about 15 kcal/100g), mostly water, with a fair fibre and potassium content, suitable for light and detox diets.