Edible gardening guide
Garden-to-table guide to mesclun
Tips for growing and caring for mesclun, plus our favorite recipes come harvest time
Photo by Rod D. Brodman; written by Julie Chai
How to plant, grow, and harvest
Scatter seeds so they’re about 1/2 inch apart in a container, that’s at least a foot wide and half as deep, filled with well-draining
potting soil.
Cover seeds with ¼ inch of soil, and sprinkle lightly with water to avoid disturbing seeds.
Set in a sunny spot.
Water to keep soil moist.
Snip mesclun with shears when leaves reach 4 to 6 inches tall, about 30 to 40 days after planting. (For best flavor, do this just
before eating.)
When clipping, leave 1 to 2 inches of the plants in the ground so that they regrow for another harvest.
Feed with an organic fertilizer after shearing.
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