Botanical Interests Farmer's Market Blend Mesclun Lettuce Seeds

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Why go to the grocery store for pricey mesclun when it's so easy to grow your own? This perfect blend of six leaf lettuce varieties has a beautiful range of leaf shapes, textures, and colors with mild flavor. Begin harvesting leaves in just 3 weeks! Cut back plants and they will re-grow. Easy to grow in containers. Varieties include: 'Tango' 15%, 'Royal Oak Leaf' 15%, 'Red Salad Bowl' 32%, 'Black Seeded Simpson' 15%, 'Grand Rapids TBR' 15%, 'Red Sails' 8%.

Features

Family Asteraceae
Native Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle Annual
Plant Height Short (Under 12")

Further Information

Plant Characteristics Good for Containers
Growing Conditions Frost Tolerant

Planting Lettuce

Days to Maturity 21–45 days
Plant Spacing Broadcast about ½" apart
Light Required Full sun to part shade
Plant Height Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth Surface to ⅛"

Planting Details

Seed Depth	Surface to ⅛"
Seed Spacing	Broadcast about ½" apart
Thinning	Not required for baby greens
Germination	5–14 days
Start Indoors	Transplanting is not recommended, although mesclun can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights.
Direct Sow	RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 2 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.
Growing & Harvesting	Harvest leaves with scissors 2" above the soil surface. Mesclun will regrow and provide 2–3 harvests, although the first harvest is usually the best. If you wish to harvest mature heads, cut off at 2" above ground level as soon as possible after head forms; new leaves will grow form the center. The earlier the harvest, the more tender the crop.