Miscuglio di Lattuga/Lettuce Mix: Mix of lettuce with thick and compact red and reddish green leaves. Heads are large. Plant is an excellent yielder. This is a very popular second-early variety. Plant is well suited for summer growing's.
Spring mix is made up of 16 fresh greens and lettuces of varying tastes and textures, including red romaine, baby spinach, radicchio, green romaine, red oak leaf, mizuna, red leaf, lollo rosso, arugula, red mustard, green mustard, red chard, frisee, and tatsoi. About half of the greens and lettuces are sweet and mild while others provide a complementary slightly bitter edge.
Seasons/Availability
Spring Mix is available year-round with a peak season in spring and summer.
Nutritional Value
Greens contain vitamins A, C, and E, calcium, and potassium.
Applications
Use as a salad or bed for fresh or grilled fruits and vegetables.
Geography/History
Spring Mix, also known as “Mesclun,” is a name used for a salad mixture of leaves of various species. The name Mesclun comes from the Spanish word "mezclar," which translates to "to mix." Traditional mesclun usually consisted of chervil, arugula, lettuce, and endive.
Type |
Lettuce |
Family |
Daisy Family |
Temperature Soil |
40-50F |
Temperature Daytime |
50-65F |
Temperature Evening |
40F+ |
Lighting |
Partial / Light, 2-4 Hours/Day |
Water |
Light, 3 Gallons/Week |
Maturity |
Moderate, 60-70 Days Harvest |
PH Neutral |
7.0-8.0 |
Zones |
4A-9B |
Plant Placement |
8 Plants, 4 Per Row |