Écoumène lettuce leaf Black Seeded Simpson Organic Seeds

The Oak Leaf Lettuce: A Timeless Classic, Tender and Flavorful!

Discover Oak Leaf lettuce, a timeless classic whose selection dates back to the work of a Scottish-born seed grower established in Pennsylvania in the mid-19th century. First offered in the Peter Henderson & Co catalog in 1875, its popularity has continued to grow ever since. Ten years later, it was already recognized worldwide, appearing in the book Les plantes Potagères by the Frenchmen Vilmorin and Andrieux. Imagine growing a lettuce with a rich history, appreciated for generations!

Its early maturity and the sweet flavor of its light green, tender, crisp, and particularly juicy leaves quickly conquered the American continent and the world. Everywhere, its resistance to insects and diseases is praised, as well as the beauty of its pleated leaves, reminiscent of oak leaves. Like all lettuces, it prefers cool temperatures, but it tolerates summer heat remarkably well, allowing continuous cultivation throughout the season. The first harvest, which consists of thinning the rows, offers a good quantity of young leaves less than a month after sowing. The leaves reach full maturity about two weeks later. Grow our organic seeds of Oak Leaf lettuce and enjoy a tender and flavorful classic, from spring to fall.

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