How to Grow Mesclun in Your Garden for Spring Mix Salads
Going for the gold has its appeal in certain circles, but as a diehard vegetable gardener, I prefer to go for the green.
Or, more accurately, the greens.
And one way I like to conveniently and inexpensively enjoy quite a few homegrown leafy vegetables at the peak of freshness, long before most other types of produce are ready for picking, is by growing mesclun.
We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.
Also known as “spring mix,” mesclun is a blend of a number of different varieties of leafy vegetables that are first to sprout early in the season, sometimes mixed with flavorful herbs like sorrel, fennel, cilantro, and chives.
Spicy mixes are commonplace, as are combinations of tender young lettuces with other colorful leafy vegetables like spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard, arugula, endive, and radicchio.
The greens are harvested young – when they are four inches tall, or less – for an early spring or sometimes a late fall salad, picked just before the hard frosts hit.
In this guide, we’ll cover how to grow this versatile home chef’s favorite. Ready to learn more? Here’s what’s up ahead:
What Is Mesclun?
The name mesclun is derived from the word mesclar, which means mixture.
Originally from the Provence region of France, mesclun was once blended in very specific proportions. It contained arugula, chervil, endive, and various lettuces.
In the 1970s, inspired by the diverse salads that chef Alice Waters had enjoyed in Provence, she brought back seeds from France and introduced mesclun salad in her restaurant, Chez Panisse in California.
Today, this concept of a leafy greens mix that grows in cool weather
The website greengrove.cc is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
It is time for planting our pretty flowers and I want to show you how to paint flower pots for your porch! There are so many ways to paint your flower pots but I had some leftover product from my Roman Clay Faux Finish in Black so I used it to coat my terra cotta pots and it is stunning!
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the top 5 spring blooms, where we explore the enchanting world of vibrant flowers that grace the season with their breathtaking beauty. As passionate floral enthusiasts, we take great pleasure in sharing our knowledge and expertise to help you discover the most captivating blooms that flourish during this time of renewal and rejuvenation.
Pickles taste the best when you mix fresh ingredients in them, and what could be better to add your own harvest! Here are some of the Best Plants and Trees You Should Grow for Homemade Pickles!
The parrot tulip, Tulipa gesneriana var.dracontia, is an intriguing cultivated variety with twisted, curled, and ruffled petals streaked by vivid combinations of colors.We’re all familiar with tulips and their cheerful, colorful blooms that herald the arriv
Growingherbs is easy but making sure they have the best taste, thrive well, and maintain the rich flavor can be tricky. To help you, we bring you the best kept Herb Growing Secrets Only Experienced Gardeners Know!
Do not forget the pleasures of Acers in spring and early summer. New buds and leaves are an interesting feature of carefully chosen species. Visit a good garden center or a renown public garden like RHS Harlow Carr in Harogate We know that Maple trees or Acers have exceptional colour in autumn which is why tourists flock to New England and the eastern seaboard to see the flaming colours. Cold nights and warm days are the conditions that help turn green leaves to vibrant colours. With the falling temperatures, the lush green colours of summer have been replaced with vivid reds, golden yellows and browns.
If you are looking forward to having homegrown vegetables but don’t have much space for that, then working on these Tips to Grow More Vegetables in Small Space is ideal for you!
There’s more to your spring garden than daffodils, crocuses and tulips. Yet so embedded are these beautiful flowering bulbs in our gardening psyche that it’soften hard to see beyond them – which is a great shame. At this time of year, garden centres and nurseries are groaning with traditional spring flowering bulbs but also some far more exciting and arguably classier late spring and summer bloomers. Let’s take a look around and let’s get planting. Alliums
What do I Have in Common with Monty Don & Sarah Raven? We are all devotees of the Japanese style workwear made by Kiraku Clothing – Monty’s blue denim jacket and Sarah’s tunic are both made by Kiraku who have now branched out as The Garden Clothing Company and have a stand at the Hampton Court Flower Show. If you aspire to looking stylish when you garden (at least some of the time) but need something durable – these are the clothes for you – and me.