Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
UnUnknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About ["Mesclun Lettuce"]
Assorted species
LEAF LETTUCES: 'LOLLA ROSA': Deeply curled leaves with very frilly, red edges. 'OAK LEAF': Medium green, deeply lobed, oak leaf-shaped leaves with mild flavor, and slower to bolt. 'BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON': Crinkled, light green, crisp leaves with frilly edges. SUMMER BIBB LETTUCE: Soft, slightly crumpled light-green leaves in a loose head, often with a creamy yellow core. GREENS: ARUGULA (rocket salad): Medium green, deeply lobed leaves are rich and peppery with a hint of nut. MUSTARD, 'MIZUNA': Thin stems, serrated light green leaves with slightly peppery, mildly spicy flavor. BOK CHOY, 'TATSOI': Thick, dark green leaves with a milder flavor than western head cabbage.
Planting ["Mesclun Lettuce"]
Plant Spacing
Broadcast about ½" apart
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 40 feet. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | Broadcast about ½" apart |
| Thinning | Not required for baby greens |
| Germination | 5–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Transplanting is not recommended, although mesclun can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 2 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest leaves with scissors 2" above the soil surface. Mesclun will regrow and provide 2–3 harvests, although the first harvest is usually the best. If you wish to harvest mature heads, cut off at 2" above ground level as soon as possible after head forms; new leaves will grow form the center. The earlier the harvest, the more tender the crop. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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23 reviews
- Priscilla D. G.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/11/26Amazing!!
Very easy to grow and great variety
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Cindy M.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars9/9/25It's always good to try something new
My husband and I hed never tasted arugula, tatsoi, or mizuna before. We found all to be delightful when served in a tossed green salad, along with lettuce. The only problem we had was that the first batch we grew turned out to be mostly arugula and mizuna. I later found out that I need to mix the seeds thoroughly before pouring them out of the packet. The next batch we grew from the same seed packet had many more lettuce seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/25Hey Cindy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Chef's Medley Mesclun Lettuce Seeds! We love that you and your husband got to discover arugula, tatsoi, and mizuna for the first time - those greens really do add such wonderful flavors and textures to a tossed salad! Your tip about mixing the seeds thoroughly before pouring is absolutely brilliant and so helpful for other gardeners. Mesclun mixes can definitely settle during shipping and handling, with the different seed sizes and weights naturally separating in the packet. It's great that you figured out that trick and got a much more balanced mix in your second batch. Thanks for sticking with it and for sharing that valuable growing tip with fellow gardeners. We're so glad you found all those greens delightful! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Douglas B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/16/255 Stars
Very good proructs so far. Shipping is a bit expensive (I'd like to be able to buy a pack of seeds here and there but it is not worth the shipping and I'm not always looking to spend 40+ dollars), but otherwise overall good experience with epic gardening.
- Andrew G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/18/245 Stars
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- Christina W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/19/245 Stars
I live in SC, zone 7b/8a, and have been experiencing an unusually warm fall. After some “chaos” seed planting of my lettuce blend I have a thick yield to harvest from! Trying to enjoy as much as I can before the temps drop. I’ve always had great experiences and results from my Botanical Interest seed purchases!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate