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Mesclun Mix

Vibrant Mesclun Mix: A Gourmet Blend for Colorful Salads and Stunning Planters

Discover the culinary delight of our Lettuce Mesclun Mix, a carefully curated blend of tender, flavorful greens ready to harvest in just 28 days. This European-inspired mix offers a perfect balance of sweet lettuces and tangy greens, ideal for adding a gourmet touch to your salads or creating eye-catching accents in combination flower planters. With its compact growth habit reaching 6-8 inches in height, this versatile mix brings both beauty and flavor to your garden or container.

Elevate your culinary creations with the diverse textures and flavors of our Mesclun Mix. The colorful assortment of leaves not only brightens any dish but also provides a rich array of nutrients. Perfect for health-conscious food enthusiasts, this mix allows for continuous harvesting, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, crisp greens for your table. Its versatility extends beyond the kitchen, making it an excellent choice for ornamental plantings that combine form and function.

Our Mesclun Mix thrives in various growing conditions, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Plant seeds 10 inches apart in well-draining soil, and watch as a tapestry of greens emerges. This cut-and-come-again variety encourages multiple harvests, allowing you to enjoy fresh salads throughout the growing season. For best results, harvest young leaves when they reach 4-6 inches in length, promoting continued growth and ensuring the most tender, flavorful greens.

Growing Success Tips:

  • Sow seeds every two weeks for a continuous harvest
  • Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Provide partial shade in hot climates to prevent bolting
  • Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth

Embrace the convenience and quality of homegrown greens with our Lettuce Mesclun Mix. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast looking to elevate your dishes or a gardener seeking an attractive, low-maintenance crop, this mix delivers on all fronts. Experience the satisfaction of growing your own gourmet salad mix, and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors that only garden-to-table produce can offer.

For an extra burst of flavor, try adding edible flowers like nasturtiums or pansies to your mesclun salads.

Product Features

  • Ready to harvest in 28 days
  • Grows 6-8 inches tall
  • Suitable for 3.5″ pots or larger containers
  • Cut-and-come-again variety for multiple harvests

Growing Information

  • Plant spacing: 10 inches
  • Prefers full sun to partial shade
  • Requires well-draining, fertile soil
  • Ideal soil temperature for germination: 40-75°F
  • Regular, consistent watering needed

Key Benefits

  • Provides a diverse mix of flavors and textures for gourmet salads
  • Offers continuous harvest throughout the growing season
  • Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as essential minerals
  • Versatile for both culinary and ornamental use