Lettuce ‘Mesclun Mix’ – Fast-Growing, Colorful Greens for Gourmet Salads
Experience the vibrant freshness of Lettuce ‘Mesclun Mix’, a carefully curated blend of colorful lettuces and leafy greens designed to elevate your salads and garden displays. Ready to harvest in as little as 28 days, this mix features a variety of textures, shapes, and hues, from deep reds and bright greens to frilly and smooth leaves. Originally inspired by the traditional French mesclun blends, this mix brings gourmet flair and nutrition to your kitchen and containers.
‘Mesclun Mix’ is perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, offering a delightful combination of flavors ranging from mild and buttery to slightly peppery. The tender leaves are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants and fiber, making every bite as nourishing as it is beautiful. This mix is also stunning in combination flower planters, where its colorful foliage adds visual interest and edible appeal. Quick to mature and easy to grow, it’s ideal for continuous sowing throughout the growing season for a steady supply of baby greens.
Growing ‘Mesclun Mix’ is simple and rewarding. Plants reach 6–8″ in height and should be spaced 10″ apart for optimal leaf production. Sow seeds directly in the garden, raised beds, or containers, and keep the soil consistently moist for best germination and growth. Harvest leaves as soon as they are large enough to eat, cutting just above the base to allow for regrowth and multiple harvests. Suitable for 3.5″ pots, this mix thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it versatile for a variety of growing spaces.
Growing Success Tips:
- Sow seeds every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh greens.
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged for tender leaves.
- Harvest early in the morning for the crispest, most flavorful greens.
- Provide partial shade in hot weather to prevent bolting and bitterness.
Lettuce ‘Mesclun Mix’ is a must-have for gardeners and foodies seeking fast, flavorful, and visually stunning greens. Its adaptability, rapid growth, and gourmet appeal make it perfect for salads, planters, and edible landscapes.
For the best regrowth, use clean scissors to harvest and leave the crown intact.
Product Features
- Days to Harvest: 28 from sowing
- Mix of colorful lettuces and greens
- Plant Height: 6–8″; compact and container-friendly
- Spacing: 10″ apart for lush growth
- Suitable for 3.5″ pots, raised beds, and planters
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile, consistently moist
- Sowing: Direct sow or transplant; repeat every 2–3 weeks for ongoing harvests
- Water: Regular, even moisture for tender leaves
- Harvest: Cut-and-come-again method for multiple yields
Key Benefits
- Fast-growing, ready to harvest in just 28 days
- Colorful, nutrient-rich leaves for gourmet salads and garnishes
- Adaptable to containers, raised beds, and combination planters
- Continuous harvests with repeat sowing and cut-and-come-again growth
