The commercial profile confirms several lettuce varieties and young greens but provides neither names, proportions, nor one botanical name. Therefore, the composition of another similarly named mesclun should not be assigned to it. The expected result is a variable set of colours, textures, and flavours intended for baby-leaf cutting. Some variation between sowings is normal for this kind of blend.
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Organic blend of lettuces and baby greens
Asteraceae
Organic baby-leaf and mesclun seeds
Organic lettuce mesclun mix
Lactuca sativa, Brassica juncea
This organic mesclun mix combines several lettuces and young greens for harvest varied in colour, texture, and flavour. The supplier lists 725 seeds per packet, height of 15–20 cm, and spread of 15–25 cm. It is intended for young successive salad cuttings. Exact composition, precise maturity timing, botanical names of components, and proportions are not published, so these details remain unspecified.
Quantity
Approximately 725 seeds
Exposure
Full sun to light partial shade
Difficulty level
Easy
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Organic blend of lettuces and baby greens
Cycle
Biennial grown as an annual
Organic lettuce mesclun mix is a blend intended for baby-leaf harvest. The commercial source confirms several lettuce varieties and young greens combined to provide different colours, textures, and flavours in one cutting. The result suits fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and garnishes. Since the exact component list and proportions are not published, no cultivar, single botanical name, or resistance profile is assigned to the mix.
Direct-sow into a fine loose pre-moistened bed, distributing seed evenly to avoid clumps. Cover very lightly, keep the surface moist until emergence, then water at soil level as soon as it begins to dry. Fertile well-drained soil enriched with mature compost encourages tender foliage. Grow in sun during cool weather and provide light afternoon shade in warm periods. Small successive strips provide a steadier harvest than one large sowing.
Pépinière.ca lists 725 seeds per packet, height of 15–20 cm and spread of 15–25 cm, with radishes, carrots, and spinach suggested as companion plants. Harvest once leaves reach the desired size and tenderness: cut one strip several centimetres above soil while leaving centres intact, then water gently to encourage regrowth. Chill cut foliage promptly and begin another sowing when stems elongate or heat makes the harvest more bitter.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
Barely covered, approximately 0.3 to 0.5 cm (1/8 to 1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Sow evenly in strips for baby leaves; thin only very dense clumps
Establishment temperature
Approximately 10 to 20°C (50 to 68°F); germination drops sharply in hot soil
Establishment time
Approximately 7 to 10 days
Best planting time
Early spring as soon as soil can be worked, then late summer for an autumn crop
Propagation
Direct sowing or indoor sowing three to four weeks before transplanting
Growing method
Level fine soil, remove debris, and moisten before sowing. Distribute seed without clumps, then cover only a few millimetres because the exact composition does not allow a depth to be assigned to each species. Keep the surface moist with a very gentle stream. After emergence, thin only clumps and hand weed. Sow new small strips regularly, water after every cutting, and provide light shade once soil becomes very warm.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun to light partial shade
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
-2°C (28°F)
Watering
Keep the surface consistently moist during germination with a very gentle stream so barely covered seeds are not displaced. Once established, water deeply as soon as the top one or two centimetres begin to dry. Shallow roots poorly tolerate cycles of drought and excess water; this stress encourages bitterness, tipburn, and bolting. Water early in the morning at soil level or by drip, avoid splashing soil onto leaves, and apply light mulch after thinning. Check containers daily in hot or windy weather.
Soil type
Prepare loose fine fertile soil enriched with mature compost, able to retain steady moisture without becoming waterlogged. Shallow lettuce roots need an aerated zone; crusted compact or very sandy soil quickly slows growth and makes leaves more bitter. Aim for approximately pH 6.0–7.0. Incorporate organic matter before sowing rather than placing fresh manure near leaves. Improve drainage in heavy soil, avoid beds recently occupied by diseased lettuce, and rotate with unrelated crops.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before sowing and correct fertility according to a soil test or label directions. Lettuce requires moderate steady nutrition; one light balanced feed at planting is generally sufficient in fertile soil. If foliage pales after thinning, side-dress one small nitrogen dose and water. Avoid heavy or late applications that create soft tissue, increase some disorders, and make harvested produce harder to cool. Never apply granular fertilizer onto leaves and stop feeding shortly before whole-rosette harvest.
Seasonal care
In spring, sow small amounts every two or three weeks and protect seedlings from slugs through regular inspection and a clean garden. Thin early for airflow. In summer, use light shade cloth during very hot afternoons, maintain uninterrupted watering, and harvest before bolting. In fall, resume sowing as nights cool and protect from first frost with row cover. Promptly remove severely diseased plants and rotate with unrelated crops.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
Wide container at least 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) deep
Use a wide container at least 15–20 cm deep with numerous drainage holes. Fill with fine fertile well-drained mix, moisten before sowing, then distribute seed evenly over the surface. Cover very lightly and keep moist. Divide the box into two or three sections to stagger sowings and cuttings. Place in sun during cool weather, light partial shade during heat, and check moisture daily without allowing water to stand in the saucer.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green to blue-green
Foliage type
Broad blue-green leaves borne on long petioles
Growth rate
Rapid under cool conditions
Bloom period
Yellow flowers in the second year if the plant overwinters and bolts
Harvest
Begin harvest once baby leaves reach the desired size, colour, and tenderness; the supplier does not publish a precise number of days. Gather one small bunch and cut 3–5 cm above soil without pulling roots or injuring every centre. Work in sections so the rest of the container continues growing. Water gently after cutting, sort damaged foliage, chill immediately, and wash only before use. Replace one strip once regrowth becomes weak or bitter.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Beetroot, spinach
Avoid planting with
Parsley, celery
Raw sticks, salads, slaws, sautés, roasts, soups, and cooked young leaves
From the garden to inspiration.
Apple mesclun salad — Thoroughly wash 200 g sound baby leaves in potable water, dry, and keep chilled. Add one sliced apple, one shredded carrot, and 30 ml toasted pumpkin seeds. Whisk 30 ml oil, 15 ml apple cider vinegar, and 5 ml mustard. Toss immediately before serving. Discard every slimy, mouldy, or abnormal-smelling leaf and refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Cut once leaves reach the size and tenderness you prefer, before central stems elongate. The supplier does not publish precise timing for this product. Cutting 3–5 cm above soil preserves more centres than cutting flush and may allow regrowth. Harvest early in the morning, chill immediately, and begin another strip if regrowth becomes sparse or bitter.
Mesclun combines several components with different vigour, form, and growth rate. Distribute seed well, avoid overfeeding, and maintain even moisture to limit differences. Cut the tallest foliage before it shades the rest, then thin only overly dense clumps. This diversity is normal and part of the blend's culinary appeal; it does not necessarily indicate a germination problem.
Sow early in the morning into pre-moistened soil and lightly shade the bed until emergence. Lettuce seed needs light and germinates poorly when buried deeply or when soil remains very warm. Cover only a few millimetres, keep the surface moist with fine watering, and move containers into a cooler place. Seed may also be started indoors in a cool room, then seedlings gradually hardened before transplanting.
Yes. Choose a wide container at least 15–20 cm deep rather than one narrow pot. Fine fertile well-drained mix makes even sowing easier and holds moisture more steadily. Divide the surface into sections sown on different dates, water with a gentle stream, and cut only one section at a time. During strong heat, move the box into light partial shade to slow drying and bolting.
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