Description
Why go to the grocery store for pricey mesclun when its 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%. This packet sows up to 42 feet.
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED.
2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40F, ideally 60-70F.
Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 2 weeks before your average first fall frost date.
Mild Climates: Also sow in fall for winter harvest.
When to start inside: Transplanting is not recommended, although mesclun can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights.
