Tangy Mesclun Blend Gourmet is a Lactuca sativa cultivar bred specifically for salad mixes, combining colorful varieties of lettuce, chicory, arugula, and curly endive into one carefully balanced blend. Hardy across zones 2 through 11, this mix matures in just 30 days and thrives in full sun with moderate water. The blend's appeal lies in its complexity: each green brings its own character and bite to the bowl, creating layers of flavor and texture that evolve as you pick.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
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This is a cut-and-come-again salad blend designed for continuous harvesting rather than single-cut operations. By cutting just 2 inches above the ground, you avoid damaging the growing point and trigger new growth from the same plants, extending your harvest window significantly. The tight 1-inch spacing allows you to grow a dense, productive crop in compact areas, making it remarkably efficient for small gardens or containers.
Tangy Mesclun Blend Gourmet is built for fresh salads, where the variety of leaf textures and flavors shine. The mix of lettuce, chicory, arugula, and curly endive creates complexity on the palate that works beautifully as a foundation for vinaigrettes or as a base to build composed salads. The cut-and-come-again harvest method makes it especially practical for gardeners who want a steady supply of tender greens throughout the season without replanting.
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Direct seed Tangy Mesclun Blend Gourmet into a 4 by 4 foot area, planting every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous harvests. Soil temperature should be between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination.
Begin harvesting once the plants reach full size at approximately 30 days after planting. Use the cut-and-come-again method: cut the foliage about 2 inches above the ground, which preserves the growing point and triggers new leaf production from the base. Individual leaves can be picked as well, though this method extends the season only somewhat before the plants eventually bolt and become bitter. Harvest regularly to encourage continued productivity and prevent the greens from aging past their prime.
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