Discover VEGETABLE SEEDS - RED OAK LEAF LETTUCE CANTARIX, a generous variety that combines vibrant color and delicate flavor. Its wavy red-purple leaves add a decorative and gourmet touch to all your salads, wraps, and gourmet platters.

Why choose CANTARIX red oak leaf lettuce?

• Reliable and fast germination: CANTARIX seeds start with good vigor and quickly produce the first leaves, ideal for starting your vegetable garden without delay.
• Distinctive color and texture: tender, crisp leaves with a deep red color that doesn't fade in the sun, perfect for visually appealing dishes.
• Progressive harvesting: thanks to its loose rosette, you can pick the leaves as needed, ensuring continuous availability throughout the season.
• Culinary versatility: perfect for mesclun salads, sandwiches, wraps, and sides; its mild, slightly sweet taste pairs easily with fruits, nuts, and cheeses.
• Suitable for all spaces: ideal in pots on the balcony or in the garden, it can be grown in full sun or partial light with regular watering.

Characteristics and cultivation tips

• Name: Red oak leaf lettuce – CANTARIX variety
• Vegetable seeds: selected seeds for high germination and uniform growth
• Flavor profile: mild leaves with a slight bitterness at the end, intensified by the red color
• Growing requirements: full sun to light shade; ideal temperature around 15–20°C; spacing 20–30 cm between plants; sowing in rows or in pots 15–20 cm in diameter
• Harvest: approximately 45–60 days after sowing, depending on weather and density
• Storage and preservation: harvest as needed and store in the refrigerator in a perforated bag for 4–6 days

This seed pack is ideal for urban gardeners, beginners, and families who want fresh and colorful salads throughout the season. If you appreciate crisp leaves, an attractive red hue, and reliable growth, CANTARIX red oak leaf lettuce deserves a place in your vegetable garden.

How does it stand out from other varieties? Its spectacular coloring and tender texture make it a visually captivating and easy-to-grow option in pots, perfect for regular harvests without waiting for a compact head. Its rosette growth allows for successive leaf harvesting, ideal for fresh and quick-to-prepare dishes.

Practical tips for successful cultivation

• Plan staggered sowings every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest from spring to autumn.
• Water regularly and deeply; prefer light mulching to retain moisture and limit temperature fluctuations around the roots.
• Sufficient spacing and ventilation: increase air circulation between plants to prevent pests and promote robust growth.
• Selective harvesting: pick the outer leaves first to encourage continuous growth and obtain the tenderest possible leaves.

Add these lettuce seeds to your collection and start harvesting colorful and flavorful leaves in a few weeks, directly from your garden to your plate.