Pruning guide
How to prune oak leaf lettuce
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Pruning oak leaf lettuce — FAQ
When should I prune oak leaf lettuce?
Begin harvesting outer leaves 4–6 weeks from transplanting; harvest whole before bolting in warm weather. Snap or cut outer leaves at the base, leaving the central growing point to regenerate. Harvest every 1–2 weeks during the growing season. Once a central flower stalk emerges, the plant is spent — remove and compost it to free space for a succession planting.
How often does oak leaf lettuce need pruning?
Every 1–2 weeks (cut-and-come-again). Oak Leaf is a loose-leaf variety that is ideally suited to cut-and-come-again harvesting. No structural pruning is needed. Remove outer leaves regularly to keep the plant productive, and take off any yellowed or damaged leaves promptly. Harvest the whole plant before bolting begins — heat triggers bolting quickly in loose-leaf types.
How do you prune oak leaf lettuce?
Snap or cut outer leaves at the base, leaving the central growing point to regenerate. Harvest every 1–2 weeks during the growing season. Once a central flower stalk emerges, the plant is spent — remove and compost it to free space for a succession planting.