{"product_id":"lettuce-royal-oakleaf","title":"Lettuce, Antares Oakleaf","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eLettuce, Antares Oakleaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"31\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e(Lactuca sativa)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eAntares Oakleaf Lettuce is a beautiful oakleaf variety known for its deeply lobed leaves and rich red-bronze coloration. Tender and mild with a delicate texture, this lettuce is well suited to repeated cut-and-come-again harvests. 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The open growth habit allows easy harvesting of outer leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eRich Red-Bronze Coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eLeaves develop warm bronze to deep red tones that intensify with cool weather and bright sunlight, adding color diversity to fresh salad mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eTender, Mild Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eLeaves are soft and delicate with a mild, slightly sweet taste. Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and mixed greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eProductive Cut-and-Come-Again Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003ePlants regenerate quickly after harvesting, allowing repeated picking of outer leaves over several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean (widely cultivated worldwide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–July (if allowed to bolt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~45–55 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as an annual in zones 3–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eDirect sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or plant again in late summer for fall harvest. 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