Mesclun (homemade mix)

Our original mesclun is composed of a variety of sweet and colorful lettuces (Lollo Rossa and Selway red leaf lettuces, green and red oak leaf lettuces, Parris Island romaine lettuce) to which we have added a range of chicories carefully chosen for their slightly spicy taste (Fine de Louviers, Puntarella, radicchio Triestino), all enhanced by the shapes, textures and colors of arugula, Extra Red Giant mustard and Red Garnet amaranth.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures for germination: 10 to 22ºC

time for germination: 5 to 10 days

When to sow:

direct and successive sowing every two weeks as soon as the soil is worked in spring, until September

Sowing technique: broadcasting

Sprinkle seeds into the intended hole, in a container or in the ground, then spread the seeds out as best as possible so that they do not overlap

Distance in the garden:

between seeds: 1 cm

between rows: 30 cm

Height of the plants: 20 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun or light shade

When to harvest (from direct sowing): 25 days for young shoots and up to 45 days for mature plants

Specificities: It grows well in a pot or window box.

Our original mesclun contains many beautiful greens! Shoots of mizuna (Japanese salad cabbage), osaka purple mustard, red giant mustard, red amaranth, as well as an impressive mix of chicories: Bordeaux escarole, Giant vegetable escarole, Pan di Zucchero radicchio, Ruffec fine chicory, Puntarella di Galatina radicchio, Palla Rossa Precoce, and a hint of Witloof chicory. A complex mix of sweet, peppery, sweet and bitter flavors that we hope you will enjoy. Harvest and enjoy when the shoots are young.

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±1000

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            1.5 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer