Oakleaf lettuce is a delicious and versatile edible that is super easy (and fast) to grow in the garden. Harvest at the baby leaf stage or grow into the rosette-shaped full-sized head. Bauer will please with its darker green color and nicely uniform compact size that can be grown almost anywhere…in-ground, containers, or window boxes. The dense heads produce a plethora of sweet, crisp sturdy leaves. Now all you need is your favorite vinaigrette!
One judge went a step further and tried growing Bauer in a home aeroponics system. He reported that it did brilliantly, making it an excellent candidate for controlled environment production.
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Bauer can be direct-seeded or transplanted and is broadly adapted for in-ground, raised bed, or container plantings. Lettuce seeds need light to germinate and should be planted 1/8 – 1/4 of an inch deep. Compact heads allow for tighter spacing than full-sized varieties. Heads should be harvested at mini to medium size for best flavor. It is recommended to plant multiple successions throughout the season for a continuous harvest.
- “Really liked the darker color. Nice compact plant. Enjoyed it very much.”
- “Compact heads make it easy to grow, and the leaves are nice and sturdy.”
- “High quality and high-yielding lettuce with dark color, dense heads, and sweet crisp leaves.”
- “Great smaller-sized oakleaf because of its attractive color, field holding, and ease of harvest.”
- “I also tested in a home aeroponics system and this cultivar did brilliantly- the dense, compact growth makes this an excellent candidate for controlled environment production.”
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