Grows quickly, keep well watered in hot weather.
Fleece can be used to protect the crop
Sow direct, in a sunny sheltered spot.
Quick growing can be used as a catch crop (in between a slower growing main crop)
Sow ever two to three weeks to have a continuous supply
Can be grown in the greenhouse or cold frame in early spring or late summer to extend the season
Sow direct, cover with fleece if the weather is poor or slugs are around. Or if it is very hot
Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 12°C / 54°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Salad mix is a tender plant.Cut leaves to harvest. Watch out for weeds!
Two or possibly three cuttings are possible before it is past its best.
Then pull up and start again
These estimates for how long Salad mix takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 7 days | Min 1 days | Max 21 days (312)
Average 15 days | Min 6 days | Max 34 days (5)
Average 34 days | Min 22 days | Max 73 days (5)
Lettuce mix, Mesclun mix, Mesclun, Microgreens, Salad leaves
Misspellings: leaf salad, Mixed salad leaves, Mesculin