Lettuce Mesclun Gourmet Baby Greens Organic Seeds 4g - Botanical Interests Premium Salad Mix

Botanical Interests Lettuce Mesclun Gourmet Baby Greens - Premium Organic Salad Mix Seeds

Discover the fresh flavor and satisfaction of picking lettuce from your own garden with Botanical Interests Mesclun Gourmet Baby Greens Organic Seeds. This exciting gourmet mix combines six premium lettuce varieties - butterhead, leaf, and romaine types - that create restaurant-quality salad mixes with diverse textures, colors, and flavors.

Why Choose Mesclun Gourmet Baby Greens?

• Six Premium Varieties: Carefully selected mix of butterhead, leaf, and romaine lettuces
• Certified Organic: USDA organic, non-GMO seeds for chemical-free gardening
• Gourmet Quality: Restaurant-quality salad greens at home
• Diverse Textures & Colors: Mix of green and red, crisp and tender leaves
• Cut-and-Come-Again: Harvest multiple times from same planting
• Quick Growing: Ready to harvest in 30-50 days
• Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginning gardeners
• Container Friendly: Excellent for pots and small spaces
• Generous Coverage: Sows up to 28 feet

Product Specifications

• Brand: Botanical Interests
• Variety: Mesclun Gourmet Baby Greens Mix (Lactuca sativa)
• Packet Size: 4 grams
• Seed Type: Certified organic, non-GMO
• Type: Cool-season annual (mix of 6 varieties)
• Coverage: Sows up to 28 feet
• Days to Maturity: 30-50 days (baby greens), 50-70 days (full size)

Six Premium Varieties Included

This gourmet blend contains equal parts of six exceptional lettuce varieties:

• Buttercrunch: Butterhead type with sweet, tender leaves
• Black Seeded Simpson: Crisp, frilly green leaf lettuce
• Green Salad Bowl: Oak leaf type with deeply lobed green leaves
• Lolla Rossa: Frilly red leaf lettuce with beautiful color
• Red Oak Leaf: Red-tinged oak leaf with mild flavor
• Rouge d'Hiver: Red romaine with excellent cold tolerance

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade (part shade in hot climates)
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Temperature: Cool-season crop; prefers 60-70°F
• Water: Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist
• Spacing: Broadcast or sow in rows 1 inch apart
• pH: 6.0-7.0

How to Grow Mesclun Gourmet Baby Greens

1. When to Plant: Sow in early spring or fall; succession plant every 2-3 weeks
2. Planting Method: Broadcast seeds or sow in rows
3. Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep
4. Germination: Seeds germinate in 7-14 days at 60-70°F
5. Thinning: Thin to 1 inch apart for baby greens, 6-8 inches for full-size heads
6. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist
7. Fertilizing: Feed with nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 2-3 weeks
8. Shade Cloth: Use in hot weather to prevent bolting
9. Harvesting: Begin harvesting baby greens at 3-4 inches tall

Cut-and-Come-Again Harvesting

Mesclun is perfect for multiple harvests:

• Begin harvesting when leaves reach 3-4 inches (baby greens)
• Cut leaves 1 inch above soil level
• Plants will regrow for 2-3 more cuttings
• Harvest outer leaves for continuous production
• Or allow to grow to full size for traditional heads

Gourmet Restaurant-Quality Salads

This premium mix creates professional-quality salad greens:

• Diverse textures from crisp to tender
• Beautiful color mix of green and red
• Complex flavor profile
• Perfect for gourmet salads
• Fresher than store-bought mesclun

Quick Growing for Fresh Greens

Enjoy fresh salads quickly:

• Baby greens ready in 30-50 days
• Full-size heads in 50-70 days
• Succession plant for continuous harvest
• Fresh greens all season long

Perfect for Container Growing

Mesclun is ideal for container gardens:

• Grow in pots, window boxes, or raised beds
• Perfect for small spaces and balconies
• Use containers at least 6 inches deep
• Harvest fresh greens steps from your kitchen

Succession Planting

For continuous fresh greens:

• Sow new seeds every 2-3 weeks
• Plant spring through fall in cool climates
• Grow year-round in mild climates
• Never run out of fresh salad greens

Why Certified Organic Seeds?

Botanical Interests' USDA certified organic seeds are produced without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, supporting chemical-free gardening, soil health, sustainable agriculture, and your family's wellness.

Culinary Uses

• Fresh green salads
• Mixed with other greens
• Sandwich toppings
• Garnishes for entrees
• Smoothie additions
• Wraps and tacos

Growing Tips for Best Results

• Plant in cool weather for best flavor
• Provide afternoon shade in hot climates
• Keep soil consistently moist
• Harvest in morning for crispest greens
• Use shade cloth in summer to prevent bolting
• Succession plant for continuous harvest

Why Botanical Interests Seeds?

Botanical Interests is committed to providing high-quality, certified organic seeds with detailed growing instructions and beautiful, artistic packaging. Their seeds are tested for germination and purity, ensuring gardening success.

Order Botanical Interests Lettuce Mesclun Gourmet Baby Greens Organic Seeds 4g today and grow restaurant-quality salad greens with six premium varieties including Buttercrunch, Black Seeded Simpson, Green Salad Bowl, Lolla Rossa, Red Oak Leaf, and Rouge d'Hiver - perfect for fresh, flavorful salads!

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