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Elegance Greens Mix

Elegance Greens Mix is a heirloom lettuce variety (Brassica spp). Harvest begins around day 21; seed germinates in 7-10 days. Set plants 6-12 inches apart. Grow in zones 6-9, full sun to part shade. Plants reach 0 ft. 10 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.

Lettuce
21days to harvest
7-10 daysdays to germinate
Z6–9USDA zones
Easydifficulty
Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Regular, consistent moisture
Soil
Well-drained soil rich in organic matter, neutral to slightly acidic
Spacing
6-12 inches
Height
0 ft. 10 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
Season
Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Dark red, bronze-red, and green
Shape
Mixed leaf shapes including elongated mizuna fronds and ruffled mustard leaves
Flavour
Complex blend of mild tender greens with peppery mustard notes and delicate mizuna flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, mixed greens, garnish, stir-fries, light cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Aphids, slugs, flea beetles, cabbage worms
Diseases
Downy mildew, bottom rot, leaf spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——June – JulyJune – September
2——May – JulyJune – September
3——May – JuneMay – October
4——April – JuneMay – October
5——April – MayMay – November
6——April – MayApril – November
7——March – MayApril – November
8——March – AprilMarch – December
9——February – MarchFebruary – December
10——January – MarchFebruary – December
11——January – FebruaryJanuary – December
12——January – FebruaryJanuary – December
13——January – FebruaryJanuary – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent
CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, and carrots help break up soil
RadishesFast-growing radishes can be harvested before lettuce needs full space, and help deter flea beetles
MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce
DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control lettuce pests
GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repel aphids
SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be interplanted for efficient space usage

Avoid

BroccoliLarge leaves create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients with lettuce
FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce germination and growth
ParsleyCompetes directly for similar nutrients and can stunt lettuce growth when planted too close

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
0.742
Fat (g)
0.0738
Carbohydrate (g)
3.37
Vitamin K (µg)
20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.0401
Calcium (mg)
14.2
Iron (mg)
0.0332
Magnesium (mg)
6.31
Phosphorus (mg)
19.2
Potassium (mg)
139
Zinc (mg)
0.173
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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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