Lettuce Mesclun Farmer's Market
Lettuce Mesclun Farmer's Market
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%. 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 40°F, ideally 60°-70°F.
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.