Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
LETTUCES and ENDIVE: Asteraceae; ARUGULA and MUSTARD: Brassicaceae
Native
LETTUCE, MUSTARD, and ENDIVE: Unknown. ARUGULA: Africa and Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Chef's Choice Mesclun Lettuce Seeds
Assorted species
LEAF LETTUCES: 'TANGO': Deep green, serrated leaves, mildly tangy. 'ROYAL OAK LEAF': Medium green, deeply lobed, oak leaf shaped leaves, mild flavor. 'RED SALAD BOWL': Deeply lobed, green and bronze/red leaves. 'RED SAILS': Dark red, crinkled leaves with frilly edges, an All-America Selections winner. 'BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON': Crinkled, light green, crisp leaves with frilly edges. 'GRAND RAPIDS TBR': Medium green, curled leaves with frilled edges. OTHER GREENS: ARUGULA (rocket salad): Soft, medium green deeply lobed leaves, rich and peppery with a hint of nut. GREEN ENDIVE: Finely-cut leaves with mild overall flavor ending in a slight tang. MIZUNA MUSTARD: Thin, serrated, light green leaves, slightly peppery, mildly spicy.
Planting Lettuce
Plant Spacing
Broadcast about ½" apart
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | Broadcast about ½" apart |
| Thinning | Not required for baby greens |
| Germination | 5–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Transplanting is not recommended, although mesclun can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 2 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Also sow in fall for winter harvest. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest leaves with scissors 2" above the soil surface. Mesclun will regrow and provide 2–3 harvests, although the first harvest is usually the best. If you wish to harvest mature heads, cut off at 2" above ground level as soon as possible after head forms; new leaves will grow form the center. The earlier the harvest, the more tender the crop. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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12 reviews
- Kay M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/23/25!Fresh medicine daily!
Love this stuff. I have 3 batches rotating so I can cut fresh greens every evening.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/23/25Hey Kay,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We love hearing that you have a rotating system going - what a smart way to ensure fresh greens every day! It sounds like your garden is really thriving with our Chef's Choice Mesclun. Keep on growing 🌻️
- CarolynRated 5 out of 5 stars3/3/255 Stars
Very happy I got the products by have not had a chance to use them yet. I cannot sow outside yet and don’t have room inside to start anything
- CarolynVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/3/255 Stars
Very happy I got the products by have not had a chance to use them yet. I cannot sow outside yet and don’t have room inside to start anything
- Rebecca H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/7/245 Stars
My order came before faster than anticipated. The packaging was nice & all the info needed to grow (germ. time, spacing, thinning info, etc.) was on the package unlike some seeds I've bought from other companies which only give limited info. Very pleased with my purchase & will definitely be coming back for all my gardening needs!
- Elizabeth M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/29/245 Stars
Such a tasty mix !
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate