Mixed Greens Seeds - Spicy Mesclun Mix

$3.25

Spice up the salad bowl with this selection of nutritious greens that range from mild to spicy. The mix includes Giant Red Mustard, Ruby Streaked Mizuna, Arugula, Mizuna, Tatsoi, and Red Russian Kale.

  • Planting Information
  • How to Grow
  • Seed Saving

 

Average Seed / ozSeed / 100' RowAverage Yield / 100' RowDays to Harvest
5,0003 grNA10-50
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
Spring/Fall50-82°FFull/PartModerately Tolerant
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed Spacing

Min. Seeds 

Per Packet

Direct Seed1/4"1-2"300
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
4-8"3-12Biennial2-4 years

Greens come in different varieties ranging in color, texture, and shape of leaves. These varying types of greens come from different regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and the Southeastern US. Most greens grow best in moist, rich soil. To prepare the soil for planting, spread compost over the planting area, about 3” thick. Carefully turn the compost into the ground with a digging fork, loosening the soil. With a few exceptions like molokhia, amaranth, and summer spinach, all other varieties of greens (sold by Sow True Seed) thrive in cooler temperatures and do not grow well in summer. Aim to start seeds about four weeks before the last frost. Fall plantings can tolerate frost, which actually contributes to a sweeter flavor to the greens. Plant seeds just under the soil, about a half an inch apart. Once the seedlings sprout and grow their first leaves, thin them to about 8-12” apart. Your baby greens are delicious, eat your thinnings! Keep soil moist as they grow, at least an inch of water per week. Greens can be eaten at any stage, for cut and come again harvesting, pull a few leaves at a time from the outside of your plants and allow the main plants to continue to grow. When the plants are fully mature, you should cut the whole head at the base with a sharp knife. Your spring plantings will likely get bitter and/or bolt in the heat of summer, so harvest before that time and use the garden space for something else. 

It is not recommended to save seed from mixed species blends.