| More on Mesclun |
Leafy greens provide more nutritive value than the good old American
salad standby — iceberg lettuce with a pint of ranch dressing
on top. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
The classic mesclun blend has several flavors that may seem like a
mismatch, but they blend perfectly. Use the following recommendations
for a simple mesclun mix:
- Bitter — radicchio, curly endive
- Peppery — watercress, arugula
- Sharp/spicy — mustard
- Mild — leaf lettuce, Bibb lettuce
You can
also add fresh herbs if you like. Parsley, fennel, chives or basil
are great additions.
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| To Plant |
Follow the same basic planting procedure for salad greens as you would
any other vegetable. Here are a few general tips:
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Plant before summer heat arrives.
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Provide good soil, full sun and water.
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Grow
salad greens in raised beds for best results.
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Plant
the seeds carefully and follow the planting depth instructions precisely.
- Cut salad
leaves while they are very young. After about a month you can begin
picking. Early harvesting means tender leaves and a bunch of new growth
to enjoy again.
Early
spring is the time to get your salad greens started. If you don't
feel like taking the Continental approach to your home salad bar,
stick with the basics. Leaf lettuce and spinach are hard to beat.
All you need now is a good vinaigrette and a few croutons!
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