Description

A zesty blend of peppery salad leaves, ‘Spicy Mix’ adds a punch of flavour and colour to your homegrown harvest. Supplied as a vigorous young plant, it’s perfect for containers, window boxes, and raised beds — ideal for growing in compact 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: Raised beds, containers, window boxes, grow bags


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  Supplied As: Strip

Why We Love It:

This fiery mix of mustards, rocket, and other tangy greens brings a bold kick to salads and sandwiches. Quick to grow and ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, it’s a reliable and productive choice throughout the growing season. Whether you’re sowing into a garden bed or filling a balcony planter, this mix delivers maximum flavour with minimal effort.

Sowing & Growing Tips:

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  When to Sow: Outdoors 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: Raised beds, containers, balcony pots, or open ground


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  Care Notes: Keep soil moist, especially in dry spells, and harvest regularly to encourage fresh regrowth. Provide some shade in high summer to prevent leaves from becoming too strong or tough.

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Pair with milder leaves or salad herbs like coriander and chervil for a balanced salad mix. Delicious snipped fresh into wraps, rice bowls, or noodle dishes for a spicy crunch.

Please note:

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