For the Seed's Salad Blend Mix

Grow a Gourmet Salad Garden with For the Seed’s Premium Blend

For the Seed’s Salad Blend Mix is your ticket to fresh, restaurant-quality salads right from your garden! This curated blend features nine top-tier varieties—Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale, Red Oakleaf Lettuce, Bibb Lettuce, Detroit Dark Red Beets, Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach, White Icicle Radish, Extra Curled Cress, Paris Romaine Lettuce, and Organic Roquette Arugula. Each seed is selected for tenderness, flavor, and a beautiful mix of colors and textures. Whether you’re a backyard grower or a salad enthusiast, For the Seed’s expertise and quality guarantee a harvest that’s as fun to grow as it is to eat. Our planting guide uses imperial units for all measurements, with temperatures provided in metric for accuracy.

Why Choose For the Seed’s Salad Blend Mix?

• High germination rates for a lush, reliable salad patch
• Non-GMO, untreated seeds for healthy, sustainable gardens
• A blend designed for continuous harvests and maximum tenderness
• Colorful leaves and crisp roots—eye-catching in the garden and on your plate
• Exceptional flavor for fresh eating, sandwiches, and gourmet salads
• Thrives in diverse conditions, including cool spring and fall weather

How to Plant For the Seed’s Salad Blend Mix

• Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot—at least 4–6 hours of sun daily
• Prepare well-drained soil, and amend with compost or aged manure (2–3 inches deep)
• Sow seeds after all danger of frost, when soil temperature reaches 10°C and nighttime temperatures stay above 10°C
• Scatter seeds evenly or plant in rows 1/4 inch deep, 1 inch apart
• Leave 12–18 inches between rows for airflow and easy harvesting
• Water gently to keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

Care Tips for Thriving Salad Greens

• Mulch around seedlings to retain moisture and deter weeds
• Feed with an organic, balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
• Watch for pests like aphids and flea beetles; use insecticidal soap if needed

Harvesting & Enjoying Your Salad Blend

• Begin harvesting baby leaves as soon as they’re 3–4 inches tall—usually 25–35 days after sowing
• Pick leaves and roots regularly to encourage new growth and continuous harvests
• Store fresh greens in the fridge for up to 1 week
• Rinse, spin, and enjoy in salads, wraps, or as a vibrant garnish

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Salad Blend Mix need full sun? Partial shade is fine, but 4–6 hours of sun gives best results
• When should I plant Salad Blend Mix? Sow outdoors after the last frost, when nighttime temperatures are consistently above 10°C
• Can I grow Salad Blend Mix in containers? Absolutely—use wide containers (at least 12 inches across) and keep soil moist