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, designed for smaller gardens with tighter spaces. 300 seeds   PLANTING Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 60-75ºF. Soil above 75 ºF inhibits germination. Seed Sowing Depth: ¼ inch 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 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 60-70 degrees F 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.   Tips: The Oakleaf Lettuce needs fertile soil for optimum growth. Work in compost or well-rotted manure into your soil before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.