Greens - Mesclun Mixture Spicy Italian Seeds, OSC

Spicy Italian Mesclun Mixture. The “zesty” greens in this blend will punch you right in the taste buds! Contains Oakleaf Lettuce, Buttercrunch Lettuce, Ruby Red Lettuce, Arugula, Chervil, Endive, Raddichio Verona Red, Mizuna Mustard, Florence Fennel, Peppercress and Thai Basil.

Attributes

Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Seed
Growth Habit: Bushy
Days to Emergence: 7 - 10
Days to Harvest Variable
Height: 7.5 - 30cm (3 - 12in)

How to Grow

Greens are a sun-loving cool weather crop that grows best in organic, well drained soil. Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success. Harvest leaf lettuce by either pulling the entire plant or by cutting leaves from the main stem at least 2.5cm (1in) above the base – this will allow the plant to sprout new leaves. Once lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem) leaves become bitter.