Lettuce - Elf Ears Oak
Lactuca sativa
About
An oak-leaf lettuce with pointy elongated 'ear' tips and a crispy texture. Elf Ears Oak is a tasty and beautiful lettuce with slightly savoyed leaves that have an elongated tip and a dense compact heart. The leaves almost resemble a dandelion in terms of shape but the good taste, sweetness and crunch make it a superior salad ingredient. It was bred by Frank Morten from Wild Garden Seed in Oregon, USA.
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: February, March, August, September
- Sow outdoors: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Harvest: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Botany
| Latin name | Lactuca sativa |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Lactuca |
| Cold tolerance | high |
| Heat preference | low |
| Sunlight | partial shade |
| Watering | moderate |
| Max altitude | 1800 |
| Spacing | 25-30 cm between plants |
| Soil type | Cool, humus-rich, well well-drained |
| Days to maturity | 45-70 days |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
