Lettuce Mesclun Mix Seed

Lettuce Mesclun Mix Seed is a classic blend of lettuce and herbs for tender baby-leaf salads, sandwiches and garnishes. The imported source copy notes that this mix was selected for ease of growing from seed and for repeated fresh harvests close to the kitchen.

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Cool-season baby-leaf salad mix.
• Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa and assorted salad herbs / leaves.

Growing Information

• General Sowing Time: All year round in mild conditions, with best quality in cool seasons; protect from harsh summer heat with light shade and steady moisture.
• Position: Full sun in cool weather; light shade during hot spells.
• Sow Depth: About 1 cm deep.
• Spacing: Sow in rows or broad bands and thin lightly; baby-leaf mixes can be grown closer than heading lettuce.
• Germination: Keep evenly moist until seedlings are established.
• Height: Harvest young as baby leaves.
• Harvest: Source copy notes 35-45 days.
• Available Pack Sizes: 20 g raw seed

Why Grow Lettuce Mesclun Mix?

• Classic mesclun blend for mixed salad leaves.
• Excellent for containers, kitchen gardens and raised beds.
• Good for frequent small harvests rather than waiting for heads.
• Useful in salads, sandwiches and fresh garnishes.
• Raw seed pack size suits gardeners who want repeated sowings.

Garden & Kitchen Uses

Sow Lettuce Mesclun Mix in shallow rows, broad bands or containers near the kitchen. Pick baby leaves with scissors when young and tender, leaving the growing points where possible for repeat cuts.

Growing Notes

• Sow little and often for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.
• Keep the seedbed consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Use a fine, fertile soil surface for even baby-leaf emergence.
• Provide shade during hot weather to reduce bitterness and bolting.
• Harvest regularly while leaves are young and tender.

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