WILDEST GARDEN LETTUCE MIX
Best quick-growing salad option for home gardeners seeking diverse, flavorful greens.
Discover the Wildest Garden Lettuce Mix, a unique blend of dozens of exclusive lettuce varieties perfect for creating diverse and flavorful salads. This mix matures quickly, typically within 30 to 50 days, offering fast germination and a tasty, non-bitter leaf texture that lasts for months. For an extended harvest, sow seeds monthly from February through October. An organic seed option is available, and the convenient seed tape format allows for easier planting. Save your favorite varieties by allowing a few plants to go to seed.
$6.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Soil Temperature for Germination
4080
/ –°F
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking visually diverse and gourmet salad greens
- Busy gardeners wanting a continuous supply of fresh lettuce
- Beginners needing dependable seeds for a successful harvest
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting to harvest specific lettuce varieties
- Gardeners in hot climates prone to early bolting
- Low-maintenance gardeners who dislike tedious thinning tasks
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
High minimum germination rate ensures consistent results for home gardeners.
Planting Versatility
Flexible sowing window allows for continuous harvests throughout the growing season.
Ease of Planting
Seed tape format eliminates tedious spacing and simplifies the sowing process.
Harvest Speed
Rapid maturity cycle delivers fresh greens in under two months.
Flavor Profile
Non-bitter leaf texture provides a consistently pleasant taste for salads.
Seed Longevity
Three-year shelf life offers excellent value for multi-season garden planning.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature for Germination
40–80°F
Seed Depth
⅛"
Seed Spacing
1"
Days to Emergence
2–15 days
Thin Plants to
10–16 inches
Row Spacing
16–18 inches
Fertilizer Needs
Low
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Features
- Dozens of unique lettuce varieties
- Matures quickly in 30-50 days
- Soft, non-bitter leaf texture
- Extended harvest potential
- Organic seed option available
- Convenient seed tape format
- Allows for seed saving
What customers say
This lettuce mix earns high praise for its exceptional reliability and visual appeal. Gardeners consistently report outstanding germination success, making it dependable for all skill levels. The blend truly lives up to its name, offering a diverse array of colors and textures that enhance both the garden and the plate. Key strengths include excellent performance, with the lettuce resisting bolting longer than many varieties, which extends the harvest window. Flavor is another highlight, described as tender and notably lacking bitterness. Overall, customers find this mix offers superior quality and excellent value, solidifying its status as a highly recommended seed choice.
Know before you buy
The loose seeds offer flexibility for custom spacing and larger garden beds, while the seed tape is pre-spaced to simplify planting and ensure even distribution. Both formats contain the same diverse mix of lettuce varieties.
To keep your salad bowl full, sow a new batch of seeds every month from February through October. Because this mix matures in as little as 30 days, staggered planting is the best way to maintain a steady supply of fresh greens.
Yes, you can save seeds by allowing a few of your favorite plants to bolt and go to seed. Keep in mind that because this is a diverse mix, the offspring may show variations in leaf shape and color compared to the original plants.
Absolutely. Lettuce has a shallow root system, making it an excellent choice for pots, window boxes, or raised beds. Just ensure your container has adequate drainage and receives enough light.
Lettuce generally has low fertilizer needs. If your soil is healthy and rich in organic matter, you likely won't need to add extra fertilizer; over-fertilizing can sometimes lead to excessive leaf growth at the expense of flavor.
Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures and can turn bitter or bolt prematurely in extreme heat. If you are planting during warmer months, try to provide some afternoon shade or use a shade cloth to keep the soil temperature within the ideal 40–80°F range.
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