{"product_id":"lettuce-mix","title":"Lettuce Mix Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Lettuce Mix is a diverse and colourful blend of romaine, loose-leaf, and butterhead varieties, developed and selected on Metchosin Farm since 2004. This blend includes cultivated lettuces as well as wild varieties that have naturalized in our coastal garden over the years. We chose these lettuces for their early germination, mild flavour, beauty and diversity of textures and colours, as well as their resistance to heat and cold. Whether you are growing for baby greens or full heads, this mix brings variety, vigour, and reliability to your salad bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Lettuce Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLettuce mix grows well in zones 3–9, in full sun to partial shade. It thrives in cool spring and fall temperatures and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Suitable for raised beds, row cropping, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026 Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis custom blend reflects many years of natural selection and cultivation at Metchosin Farm. It includes lettuces from seed exchanges, heirloom varieties, and wild plants adapted to our coastal climate. Lettuce has been cultivated for over 4,000 years and remains one of the most widely grown leafy greens in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly outdoors as early as February and again in late summer for fall harvests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in early spring or sow directly as soon as the soil is workable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and transplant after the last frost; provide shade in summer to prolong the harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow \u0026 Harvest Lettuce Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3 mm (1\/8 in) deep, spacing plants 15–30 cm (6–12 in) apart for head lettuce, or more densely for baby greens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist for tender growth; use mulch to conserve moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut leaves as needed or harvest entire plants; successive plantings ensure continuous production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin young plants to reduce competition and improve air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow several vigorous plants to bolt and flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seed heads dry and become fluffy, cut and place in a paper bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying \u0026 Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove debris and allow seeds to dry completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dark, dry place in airtight containers. Seeds remain viable for 4–6 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644645138800,"sku":"MF-GREENS-012","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Lettuce-Mix_bd537c10-4aad-45e8-9afc-78d85578a523.jpg?v=1776549365","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/lettuce-mix","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}