Dubacek oak-leaf lettuce is a loose-leaf lettuce with distinctive oak-leaf shaped foliage. Sowable from spring to autumn, with a 50–55 day growing time. Slow to bolt, meaning it holds its young, tender quality even in summer heat. Pale green colour, decorative appearance.
Growing
Sowing time: March–September in successive batches. Spacing: 25×20 cm. The oak-leaf form is aesthetic and decorative in the garden too.
Pick leaves after 50–55 days — the plant continually regrows. Uses: mixed salads, gourmet and bistro menus, cold platters. The unusual leaf shape is often used in restaurant presentations — a touch of elegance for home meals too.