{"product_id":"lettuce-mesclun-mix","title":"Lettuce Mesclun Mix Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eLettuce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Cool-season baby-leaf salad mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Lactuca sativa and assorted salad herbs \/ leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun in cool weather; light shade during hot spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: About 1 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Sow in rows or broad bands and thin lightly; baby-leaf mixes can be grown closer than heading lettuce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Keep evenly moist until seedlings are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Harvest young as baby leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Source copy notes 35-45 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 20 g raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Lettuce Mesclun Mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic mesclun blend for mixed salad leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for containers, kitchen gardens and raised beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for frequent small harvests rather than waiting for heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in salads, sandwiches and fresh garnishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw seed pack size suits gardeners who want repeated sowings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Kitchen Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow little and often for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the seedbed consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a fine, fertile soil surface for even baby-leaf emergence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide shade during hot weather to reduce bitterness and bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest regularly while leaves are young and tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"20 g raw seed","offer_id":46149889949832,"sku":"681203-S020GR","price":128.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/Lettuce_MesclunMix.jpg?v=1782892901","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/lettuce-mesclun-mix","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}