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Mesclun is a Provençal word that describes a mix of tender salad greens and herbs. It derives from the French word “mesclar,” which means “mixture.” Traditionally, a mesclun blend includes arugula, chervil, oak leaf, and mâche.
- What is mesclun seed mix?
- What types of lettuce are in mesclun mix?
- How do you grow mesclun salad mix?
- Is mesclun salad good for you?
- Does mesclun grow back?
- What is in a mesclun salad mix?
- How do you eat mesclun?
- Do I need to thin mesclun?
- What can I plant with mesclun?
- What does mesclun taste like?
- How do you take care of a mesclun?
What is mesclun seed mix?
A wonderful collection of greens of differing color, texture and flavor, the mix includes: Arugula, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Endive, Kale, Mustards and Lettuces.
What types of lettuce are in mesclun mix?
The traditional mix includes chervil, arugula, leafy lettuces and endive, while the term mesclun may also refer to a blend that might include some or all of these four and baby spinach, collard greens, Swiss chard (silver beet), mustard greens, dandelion greens, frisée, mizuna, mâche (lamb's lettuce), radicchio, sorrel ...
How do you grow mesclun salad mix?
Most of the greens in mesclun mixes are cool weather loving, so sow seeds 3 weeks before your last frost date — April and May. Continue sowing seeds every few weeks until early summer. Sow another crop in late summer for an autumn harvest.
Is mesclun salad good for you?
Health Perks: The individual salad greens offer enormous health benefits. Since mesclun is literally a mixed bag of lettuces, it is high in vitamin A (beta carotene), vitamin C and folate.
Does mesclun grow back?
Either way, these tasty greens grow from plants that should be cut so they will come in again. Harvest can go on for several weeks.
What is in a mesclun salad mix?
Traditionally, a mesclun blend includes arugula, chervil, oak leaf, and mâche. It can also be made of a combination of different greens including dandelion greens, frisée, endive, baby spinach, collard greens, mustard greens, radicchio, kale, and more. Mesclun mix can be store bought under the moniker “spring mix.”
How do you eat mesclun?
The best way to use mesclun is in a salad. Does the mix have spicy mustard, baby romaine, red lettuce, and tatsoi? Think about playing with flavors that compliment it, like chopped bacon with blue cheese, olives, sweet red peppers, and a sprinkling of lemon zest.
Do I need to thin mesclun?
When you started to plant your mesclun seeds, you likely just threw some seeds in your container and watered them to see what would grow. I know that's what I did. Now that they've started to grow, you'll need to thin out your mesclun plants to allow the strongest ones to survive and produce more.
What can I plant with mesclun?
The wide variety of greens and species for salads means it is up to you to decide what is mesclun. In addition to the plants already mentioned you can mix in purslane, cress, Asian greens, red kale, and chicory. Plant them with leafy herbs to harvest at the same time such as cilantro, parsley, and basil.
What does mesclun taste like?
The mild flavor comes from the many varieties of leaf or Bibb lettuce. The piquant taste is characteristic of mustard greens. The bitter or tart flavor originates with radicchio, escarole, mizuna, or curly endive. And the peppery, spicy accents are expressions of arugula or watercress.
How do you take care of a mesclun?
1) Mesclun requires a fertile, well-worked seed bed. Wait until your soil is moist, but not soggy, then add compost or a well-balanced fertilizer and dig it into your soil. Break up any clumps and rake out the soil so that the surface is level and of an even texture.
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