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Premium Greens Mix — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Premium Greens Mix
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

21days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow seeds after last frost, or succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green and red, mixed
Shape: Mixed leaf shapes including frilly, crinkled, and broad leaves
Flavour: Diverse flavors ranging from spicy and peppery to mild and slightly sweet with excellent textural variety.

In the kitchen

Salads, fresh eating, garnishes, stir-fries, light cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, slugs, snails
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, root rot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	June – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	May – October
4	—	—	April – June	May – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	April – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	March – December
9	—	—	February – March	February – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

Companion planting

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

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce

MarigoldsDeters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsDifferent root depths minimize competition and carrots help break up soil

RadishesQuick-growing companions that help break up soil and deter flea beetles

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and helps maximize space in cool-season gardens

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against aphids, slugs, and rabbits

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control lettuce pests

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce plants

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth

FennelStrong allelopathic effects that stunt growth of lettuce and most other vegetables

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.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Premium Greens Mix?

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