Mesclun Mix

Mixed

Not a single variety but a MIX of multiple greens (typically lettuce, arugula, endive, mizuna, mustard, sometimes radicchio and mâche). Composition varies by seed company. FASTEST greens harvest — baby leaf in 21 days. Sow densely (4-6 seeds/inch). Quality of regrowth cut is lower than first; plan 2 cuts maximum then resow.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

21–30 days

Sun

4+ hours

Container

Yes

1+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 3–10 days

Optimal Temp 58°F

Seed Depth 0.125"

Watering

Weekly Water 1–1.5 "

Needs Moderate-consistent

Soil

pH Range 6–7

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: Medium Drought: Low

Harvest

Storage 4 days

Sources

seed-catalog Johnny's Seeds extension Growing Lettuce in a Home Garden (University of Maryland Extension) extension Growing Lettuce & Other Greens (Oregon State University Extension, PDF) extension Cool Season Greens Production (Oklahoma State University Extension, PDF)

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Mesclun Mix Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for Mesclun Mix vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

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