planting mesclun lettuce seeds Uprising Spicy Mesclun

planting mesclun lettuce seeds Uprising Spicy MesclunThis mix packs some heat, with some of our spicier greens added to the classic blend. Mixed red, green, and speckled lettuces, arugula, Wrinkled Crinkled Cress, and Ruby Streaks, amongst others. Not overwhelming by any means, but certainly friskier than the mild in its cool mustard heat. Like the above mix, it is intended for cut and come again baby leaf salad. 30 days baby. UO Packet: 2g [split] Growing Info SOWING: Direct sow 4 6 weeks before your

This mix packs some heat, with some of our spicier greens added to the classic blend. Mixed red, green, and speckled lettuces, arugula, Wrinkled Crinkled Cress, and Ruby Streaks, amongst others. Not overwhelming by any means, but certainly friskier than the mild in its “cool” mustard heat. Like the above mix, it is intended for cut-and-come-again baby leaf salad. 
30 days baby.
UO

Packet: 2g

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Direct sow 4-6 weeks before your last frost date through late summer or sow indoors late Winter-early Spring.

Note: Floating row cover is very helpful in controlling damage from flea beetles. 

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8-1/4"

SPACING:

2-12" at 12-18" between rows.

EMERGENCE:

4-10 days @ soil temp 50-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Moderate. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7. 

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Can be sown every 2 weeks until a few weeks before your last frost for continued harvest.

Cut and come again every week or two.

Keep soil evenly moist until emergence.

Floating row covers can be used to help prevent flea beetle damage.

Prefers cooler weather of Spring and Fall. Hot Summer weather may cause premature bolting.