Mesclun, Gourmet Greens Mix Organic Seed Tape

Name: Mesclun, Gourmet Greens Mix Organic Seed Tape
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
SKU: 143651
Price: 5.99 CAD
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Product Information

Mesclun Gourmet Greens Mixture is a gourmet blend of salad greens.

Enjoy the complementary flavors and textures of Arugula, Endive, Red Kale, Red and Green Romaine, Salad Bowl, and Lolla Rossa Lettuce. They are beautiful in the garden and on the plate!

Noted for its combination of flavors, colors, and textures, it is a fun choice for salads. The leaves are most enjoyable if harvested when young and crisp.

Please Note: Seed tapes require consistent moisture to ensure the best germination.

SKU: 143651
Common Name: Mesclun

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun|Partial Sun

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 days

Water
Needs:

Moist 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week

Days to
Maturity:

40 - 65 days

Best
Container Size:

30+ cm (12"+)

Key Features

Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5 meters (15 feet)
Approximate Seed Count: 325+
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Water Needs: Moist 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Companion Planting: Plant near chives, onions, oregano, peas, radish, basil, zinnia. Chives, onions, and garlic can repel aphids and other pests by disguising the scent of the lettuce with their own aromatic properties. Basil is believed to enhance both the taste and development of lettuce. Radishes can serve as a useful decoy crop to attract flea beetles away from lettuce.
Flavour: From mild to peppery spice
Preparation Ideas: Add zip to green salads with this mesclun.

Instructions

Mesclun seeds should be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is passed. Optimum soil temperature (not air temperature) should be 5-27°C (40-81°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Prepare the soil for planting. Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 30 cm (12") apart. Tear strips apart and unroll into rows. Water the Seedtape thoroughly, then cover with 1.3 cm (1/2") of soil and water thoroughly again. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. Mesclun grows quickly and more seeds can be succession planted every 3 weeks until August for a continuous supply of mesclun.

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Planting Depth: Make shallow rows 13 mm (1/2") deep and 45 cm (18") apart.
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.

Suggestions

The key to a high-quality crop is consistent moisture. If mesclun plants are heat or drought-stressed, the leaves turn bitter and the plants will bolt. Bolting is when the plants switch from leaf production to flower production and a flower stalk emerges.
Delay bolting by covering plants with a shade cloth so they get filtered light. Be sure to maintain watering throughout the warmest parts of the growing season.
Promote leaf production by regularly feeding with a water-soluble plant food such as SUPERthrive.
Harvest mesclun in the morning, before the sun hits the plant, when full-size but young and tender.
Wilted mesclun leaves? Place the leaves in a bowl of cold water with ice cubes and soak for about 15 minutes, spin them dry and they are ready to use.