{"product_id":"royal-oakleaf-lettuce-seeds","title":"Royal Oakleaf Lettuce Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Oakleaf lettuce seeds grow one of the most reliable loose-leaf lettuces for a home garden, prized for its deeply lobed, oak-shaped leaves and mild, buttery flavor. A green heirloom (\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e), it forms a loose rosette rather than a tight head, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/royal-oakleaf-lettuce\"\u003eHow to Grow Royal Oakleaf Lettuce From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012854243535,"sku":"ORIGRO_04_25","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Royal-Oakleaf-Lettuce-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266657271.png?v=1783373054","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/royal-oakleaf-lettuce-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}