Lettuce Seeds - Bon Vivant Summer Mix

150+ Seeds

Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix Seeds

Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix is a premium blend of heat-tolerant lettuce varieties selected to provide fresh salads throughout spring, summer, and fall. Unlike many traditional lettuce varieties that quickly bolt when temperatures rise, this carefully curated mix is slower to bolt and continues producing tender, flavourful leaves even during warmer weather.

The name Bon Vivant comes from the French expression meaning "the good life" — and few things capture that better than harvesting fresh salad greens from your garden all season long.

This colourful lettuce blend includes Bambino, Simpson Elite, Esmeralda, Red Sails, Bravehart, and Red Tide lettuces, creating a beautiful mix of green and red leaves with varying textures, flavours, and growth habits. The result is a gourmet salad mix that looks as impressive as it tastes.

For more leafy greens and salad vegetables, browse our Lettuce, Spinach & Arugula Seeds Collection.

Scientific Profile

Feature	Details
Common Name	Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix
Botanical Name	Lactuca sativa blend
Plant Type	Annual leafy vegetable
Seed Count	150+ seeds
Varieties Included	Bambino, Simpson Elite, Esmeralda, Red Sails, Bravehart & Red Tide
Days to Maturity	30–45 days
Germination Time	Approximately 7 days
Growing Method	Baby leaf or cut-and-come-again harvest
Sun Requirements	Full sun to partial shade
Best Season	Spring, summer and fall
Heat Tolerance	Higher than many traditional lettuce varieties
Best Use	Salads, sandwiches, wraps and baby greens

Lettuce provides valuable nutrients including vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, antioxidants, and dietary fibre while remaining low in calories. Red lettuce varieties also contain anthocyanins, the natural pigments responsible for their rich colour.

Why Grow Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix?

One of the biggest frustrations gardeners face when growing lettuce is bolting. As temperatures rise, many lettuce varieties quickly become bitter and send up flower stalks, ending the harvest season.

Bon Vivant was specifically developed to extend lettuce harvests into warmer weather. The blend combines multiple slow-bolting lettuce varieties that continue producing tender leaves longer than many standard lettuce types.

The mix also provides a diverse range of colours, textures, and flavours from a single planting. Mild green leaves balance richer red varieties, creating restaurant-quality salads directly from the garden.

How to Grow Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix From Seed

For the earliest harvests, start seeds indoors approximately six weeks before your last expected frost date. Seedlings can then be transplanted outdoors once conditions are suitable.

Alternatively, direct sow outdoors throughout the growing season. Bon Vivant performs exceptionally well as a succession-planted crop, allowing gardeners to sow new rows every two to three weeks for continuous harvests.

Sow seeds shallowly and keep soil consistently moist during germination. Most seeds emerge within approximately seven days under favourable conditions.

For small-space growing, Bon Vivant also performs well in raised beds, containers, and window boxes alongside crops from our Container Garden Collection.

How to Harvest Bon Vivant Lettuce

Bon Vivant is primarily grown as a cut-and-come-again lettuce mix.

Begin harvesting once leaves reach approximately 3–4 inches tall. Simply trim the outer leaves while leaving the growing point intact. This allows plants to continue producing fresh growth for multiple harvests.

Regular harvesting encourages continued leaf production and helps maintain tender texture and flavour throughout the season.

Many gardeners harvest Bon Vivant as baby greens, though allowing plants additional time creates larger leaves ideal for sandwiches, wraps, and full-sized salads.

Bon Vivant Lettuce Growing Stages

Stage	What to Expect
Germination	Seedlings emerge in approximately 7 days
Seedling Stage	First true leaves begin developing
Baby Greens Stage	Leaves reach harvest size at 3–4 inches
Cut-and-Come-Again Stage	Repeated harvests from the same planting
Mature Leaf Stage	Larger leaves develop stronger colour and flavour
Bolting Stage	Flower stalks develop during prolonged heat

Fertilizer for Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix

Leafy greens perform best in fertile soil rich in organic matter. Before planting, incorporate compost or aged organic material to improve soil structure and nutrient availability.

Because lettuce is harvested primarily for its leaves, nitrogen supports vigorous growth throughout the season. Consistent watering is equally important, particularly during warm weather when drought stress can encourage bitterness and premature bolting.

For additional guidance, read our Organic Fertilizer Guide.

Best Uses for Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix

• Fresh garden salads
• Baby greens harvests
• Cut-and-come-again production
• Sandwiches and wraps
• Summer salad gardens
• Container gardening
• Raised bed vegetable gardens
• Succession planting

The colourful blend creates visually stunning salads while offering a balanced mix of textures and flavours.

Quick Planting Instructions

• Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors.
• Succession sow throughout spring, summer and fall.
• Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
• Seeds typically germinate within 7 days.
• Harvest leaves when 3–4 inches tall.
• Use cut-and-come-again harvesting for continuous production.
• Sow every 2–3 weeks for season-long harvests.
• Provide afternoon shade during extreme heat.

FAQs

What is Bon Vivant Lettuce Mix?

Bon Vivant is a blend of multiple slow-bolting lettuce varieties selected for colour, flavour, texture, and extended summer performance.

How long does Bon Vivant lettuce take to grow?

Most harvests begin within 30–45 days, although baby greens can often be harvested sooner.

Is Bon Vivant lettuce heat tolerant?

Yes. This blend was specifically selected for improved heat tolerance and slower bolting compared to many standard lettuce varieties.

Can I harvest Bon Vivant multiple times?

Absolutely. The cut-and-come-again harvesting method allows multiple harvests from the same planting.

Can Bon Vivant be grown in containers?

Yes. It performs exceptionally well in containers, raised beds, and smaller garden spaces.

When should I plant Bon Vivant lettuce?

Plant in early spring and continue succession sowing throughout the season for continuous harvests.

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