High Mowing Organic Seeds Oak Leaf Lettuce
Best heat-tolerant choice for home gardeners seeking continuous, mild salad harvests.
This is the rare looseleaf that actually thrives when the temperature spikes, keeping its striking burgundy color and mild flavor long after other varieties bolt. You sacrifice the crunch of a head lettuce, but you gain a reliable, disease-resistant workhorse that keeps your salad bowl full through every season.
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High Mowing Organic Seeds
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking vibrant, restaurant-quality salad presentations
- Gardeners in warmer climates wanting a longer harvest window
- Organic gardeners prioritizing clean, non-GMO growing practices
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in pest-heavy areas without time for daily monitoring
- Busy cooks needing greens that stay crisp for days
- Small-space growers looking for maximum weight per plant
Performance breakdown
Harvest Versatility
Rapid growth allows for both baby leaf and full-size harvests.
Climate Resilience
Heat tolerance and disease resistance ensure success across multiple seasons.
Visual Appeal
Striking burgundy foliage adds significant aesthetic value to garden beds.
Flavor Profile
Maintains a mild, palatable taste even during peak summer heat.
Germination Reliability
Open-pollinated seeds provide consistent, dependable results for home growers.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this ideal for gardeners of all levels.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
30 days baby - 60 full size
Seed Count
24,000 seeds/oz average
Seeding Depth
1/8 inch
Baby Leaf Seeding Rate
96M seeds/100’ bed
Full Size Plant Spacing
8-12 inches
Soil pH Requirement
6.2-6.8
Resistance
Intermediate resistance to Downy Mildew, Lettuce Drop, Tip Burn
Is Organic
true
Planting Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
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