Signature Salads
Monet's Garden Mesclun
Equal parts: Little Gem, Dutch Redina, Rouge Grenobloise, Red Salad Bowl and Tango
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In cool early spring weather, sow seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Shake seeds from the palm of your hand, broadcasting them about a 1/2 -1 inch apart over the entire seedbed or in wide rows, and cover lightly and evenly with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Firm soil gently and water with a fine spray. Keep seedbed evenly moist. Make small successive sowings until summer weather turns hot for a constant supply. Plant again in late summer for fall harvesting.
GROWING NOTES
Mesclun lettuces thrive in mild weather with consistent moisture. To extend the sowing season into hot weather, sow in light shade or erect a canopy of loosely woven shade cloth over the mesclun bed. Birds are often attracted to tender young seedlings, so protect them if necessary.
HARVEST AND USE
To harvest by the “cut and come again” method, wait until plants are 4 or 5 inches tall. Cut as much lettuce as you need, using scissors to shear off a patch of leaves 1 to 2 inches above the soil level. Water well and fertilize lightly and plants will regrow for several more cuttings. Dress with a simple vinaigrette to enjoy the sweet flavor and juicy texture of these delicate young leaves at their best.
Plant In |
Location |
Planting Depth |
Space Seeds |
Days to Germinate |
Days to Harvest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
February - June
August - September |
Full sun
|
1/4 inch
|
1/2 - 1 inch
|
5 - 14 days
|
Approx. 35
|
Plant In |
Location |
Planting Depth |
Space Seeds |
Days to Germinate |
Days to Harvest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
February - June
August - September |
Full sun
|
1/4 inch
|
1/2 - 1 inch
|
5 - 14 days
|
Approx. 35
|
Plant In
February - June
August - September |
Location
Full sun
|
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
|
Space Seeds
1/2 - 1 inch
|
Days to Germinate
5 - 14 days
|
Days to Harvest
Approx. 35
|