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Lettuce may be the queen of greens, but she can use a little company in the salad bowl. Inviting colorful chards, spicy mustards, crunchy cabbages, delicate flowers, and delicious herbs to the party elevates the salad from a boring side dish to the show stopping centerpiece of a meal. This spring, plant your own patchwork of greens and then mix together an edible work of art—a homegrown salad bursting with flavor and shot through with color.
Mix It Up Greens often come in pre-mixed seed packages (mesclun mixes), but getting to know salad greens on an individual basis is the best way for gardeners and cooks to become familiar with the flavor of each variety. Start by experimenting with tender cutting lettuces and arugula, then branch out to include a variety of young greens: peppery mustard, zesty cress and fringed kale. By growing each green separately you can mix and match their flavors, colors, and textures until you find a mix that perfectly fits your taste. To make choosing your own mix easier, we've divided the greens into three categories: spicy, mild, and colorful:
