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Features
Family
BEET, SPINACH, SWISS CHARD: Amaranthaceae. LETTUCE: Asteraceae
Native
Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Frost-tolerant annuals and biennials
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Cold Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
About Smoothie Mix Baby Greens Seeds
Assorted species
A mix of red and green leaves, harvested when young for tender, nutrient-rich greens.
Planting Baby Greens
Plant Spacing
¾"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛"–¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to seven 10"x20" flats. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ⅛"–¼" |
| Seed Spacing | ¾" |
| Thinning | Not required. |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. Sow indoors any time of year, with indoor temperatures 60°–75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks for a continual supply. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks until 2 weeks before the first fall frost. |
| Special Care | Good air circulation is important to help prevent fungal disease. If using a fan, avoid aiming the fan directly at the growing medium as it may dry the medium quickly; instead, bounce the airflow off a neighboring wall or the ceiling to create air movement in the general area. |
| Growing & Harvesting | When seedlings emerge, the first pair of leaves to show are the cotyledons, which can look very different from the leaves that follow, called "true" leaves. Smoothie Mix baby greens are ready to harvest 25 to 35 days after sowing, when they have true leaves, at 2"–4". Slow growers, or cool growing temperatures may require more time. Harvest by cutting just above the soil line. For more than one harvest (up to 3 before flavor declines) leave about 1/2" of leafy growth on the small plants so they can regenerate. |
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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