Description

A punchy, fast-growing blend of salad greens, ‘Oriental Mix’ brings texture, spice, and flavour to your homegrown salads. Supplied as a healthy young plant, it’s ideal for raised beds, containers, or even windowsill growing — perfect for small South London spaces.

Highlights:

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  Harvesting Season: May to October


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  Final Size: Up to 25–30cm tall | Spread 30cm


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil


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  Best Grown In: Containers, grow bags, raised beds, window boxes


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  Supplied As: Strip

Why We Love It:

It’s fast to mature, easy to grow, and ideal for repeat picking — making it a favourite for beginner gardeners and seasoned growers alike. The varied leaf shapes and colours also make this mix as visually appealing as it is tasty.

Sowing & Growing Tips:

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  When to Sow: Outdoors or in containers from March to August


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  Germination Time: 7–14 days at 10–20°C (if sowing from seed)


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  Where to Grow: Open ground, raised beds, containers, or windowsills


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  Care Notes: Water regularly and harvest frequently to encourage new growth. Provide some shade during hot spells to prevent leaves from becoming tough or bitter.

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Grow alongside coriander, chives, or spring onions for a quick and flavourful stir-fry garden. Snip young leaves for salads or leave to mature slightly for cooking.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.