Mild Mesclun is a tender, fast-growing blend of gourmet salad greens grown for its fresh flavor, delicate texture, and beautiful mix of colors and leaf shapes. This classic European-style mix typically includes a variety of lettuces and greens such as oakleaf, red and green leaf lettuce, tatsoi, mizuna, and other mild salad greens.
Harvested young at 3–4 inches tall, mesclun produces soft, flavorful leaves that are perfect for fresh salads. It grows quickly and can be harvested in as little as 30–40 days, making it one of the easiest and most rewarding crops for home gardeners.
Mesclun thrives in cool spring and fall weather and performs best in fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture. It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, and can be planted densely for continuous harvesting.
For best results, harvest leaves using the “cut-and-come-again” method—simply trim the greens about 1 inch above the base and the plants will regrow for multiple harvests throughout the season.
Plant Details
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist
- Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Harvest: Ready in 30–40 days
- Height: Harvest young at 3–4 inches tall
- Spacing: Can be sown densely or thinned for larger plants
Garden Highlights
- Fast-growing gourmet salad blend
- Tender, mild flavor perfect for fresh salads
- Great for raised beds, containers, or garden rows
- Continuous harvest with “cut-and-come-again” harvesting
Mild Mesclun Mix is a quick, flavorful way to grow your own fresh salad greens right outside your door.
