{"product_id":"organic-lettuce-royal-oakleaf-1-4-lb-57eu0v","title":"Organic Lettuce, Royal Oakleaf (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e - Royal Oakleaf - \u003ci\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/b\u003e This heat-resistant, long-standing leaf lettuce produces large rosettes (indistinct heads) of oakleaf-shaped, dark-green leaves with thick midribs. Its tender leaves resist turning bitter even in hot temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e Lettuce is a good source of vitamin A.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"hide-new-pp\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Lettuce likes full sun except in hot summer climates where it prefers some shade, especially in the afternoon. Add plenty of compost to the soil to encourage rapid growth. Water evenly and moderately to prevent bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outside, or sow seed directly as soon as the soil is workable. Make successive plantings every 10-14 days for a continuous harvest. In mild climates, lettuce can be sown from spring through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Begin harvesting outer leaves as soon as they are large enough and continue until a central stalk begins to form, which signals the end of the harvest period. You can also harvest the entire plant when it's mature but still young and crisp. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e40-65°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/4\"-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e7-14 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e8\"-12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e48-50 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Spacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/b\u003e125,163 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535116837092,"sku":"SNV8073B","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-lettuce-royal-oakleaf-1-4-lb_e53017d6-177a-4139-9ccf-2accd089d90b.jpg?v=1785398137","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-lettuce-royal-oakleaf-1-4-lb-57eu0v","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}