Garden Mesclun Blend, Green Seeds

Mesclun Blend Specialty Greens Seed

Colorful lettuces, endive, and radicchio enliven every salad
Mixed textures deliver crunch with a zesty finish
Bronze, red, emerald, and pale leaves diversify harvests
Cut young for an easy gourmet salad base

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Lactuca sativa

Days to maturity

50 Days

Sun

Partial

Packet

500 Seeds

About Mesclun Blend, Specialty Greens Seed, Specialty Greens Seed

The Garden Mesclun Blend is a mixture of light green to emerald, and bronze to deep red lettuces as well as endive and radicchio for a crunchy, zesty flavor that is a perfect addition to any salad!

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/8"

Days to Germination

2–10 days

In-row plant spacing

4-12"

Row Spacing

12-18"

Plant profile

Maturity

Spring, Fall

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

Varies

Growth Habits

Rosette

Type

LETTUCE MIXES

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

27,375

Color

Multicolor

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

A successful Specialty Greens planting begins with a full-sun location in cool weather or light afternoon shade in warmer conditions, with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Work in compost and prepare a fine, level, weed-free seedbed. Plan dependable irrigation and avoid fresh manure or excessive nitrogen immediately before planting.

Planting

Specialty Greens is best direct-sown during cool weather, beginning when the soil is workable. Keep the upper soil evenly moist until emergence, and provide light shade if warm conditions threaten germination. Thin baby-leaf greens to about 1–2 inches apart or mature plants to 6–12 inches, adjusting for the crop in the mix. Make small succession sowings every 1–3 weeks while temperatures remain suitable.

Watering

Specialty Greens needs steady moisture for rapid, tender growth. Water deeply before plants wilt, keeping the root zone moist but not waterlogged and directing irrigation below the leaves.

Fertilizer

Specialty Greens benefits from moderate nitrogen during active leaf production. Side-dress lightly when needed, following soil-test and label recommendations, and avoid concentrated fertilizer against plants.

Harvesting

Cut specialty greens leaves at the desired baby or mature size while they remain crisp and well colored. Harvest outer leaves repeatedly, or remove the whole plant before flowering begins.

Tips

Extend the specialty greens season with row cover in cold weather and afternoon shade during heat. Keep weeds controlled and sow short rows repeatedly instead of one large planting.

AVG. Seeding Rate

For bunching: 1 oz./830', 1 lb./13,000' at above spacing.

Pests & Diseases

Disease risks vary by species, but damping-off, downy mildew, leaf spots, and bacterial soft rot commonly affect specialty greens. Use clean seed, rotate crops by plant family, and keep leaves dry. Remove slimy or spotted foliage promptly, and confirm the crop identity before choosing resistant varieties or treatments.

Monitor specialty greens for aphids, slugs, leafminers, flea beetles, and chewing caterpillars. Protect young plants with barriers and use targeted controls that leave edible foliage free of unnecessary residues.