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Product Overview
Lettuce Mignonette Mix (Lactuca sativa) is a colourful blend of red and green butterhead lettuces prized for their tender texture, crisp bite and delicate sweet flavour. Compact and easy to grow, this attractive mix performs beautifully in containers, raised beds and smaller garden spaces while delivering continual harvests of fresh leafy greens. The vibrant combination of colours adds visual appeal to vegetable gardens and fresh dishes alike, making it both ornamental and highly practical for home growers.
How To Grow:
Plant in rich, well drained soil and water regularly to maintain tender, crisp foliage. Harvest outer leaves frequently to encourage continual regrowth and extend the harvest season. Feed lightly during active growth for best results.
When To Plant:
Spring through summer in suitable climates.
Harvest:
Ready in 6-8 weeks. Harvest individual outer leaves as needed or pick entire heads once mature.
Position:
Full sun to part shade in a cool, open location.
Soil Type:
Free draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or well aged organic matter.
Growing Tips:
Keep soil evenly moist to prevent bitterness and bolting during warmer weather. Succession planting every few weeks helps maintain a steady supply. Protect young plants from snails and slugs.
Notes:
Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps and garnishes. The mix of buttery textures and vibrant colours adds freshness, crunch and visual appeal to everyday meals. Supplied as a punnet of seedlings from the Howlong Healthy Living Vegetable Collection.
