Think of salad leaves as the easy-going friend who’s always up for a last-minute plan. They don't care if you forgot to feed them; they just keep growing like they’re on a mission.
Buy a packet of ‘cut-and-come-again’ mix and scatter those seeds in a shallow trough. It’s almost stupidly easy.
You’ll have a sandwich-ready crop in three weeks, and every time you snip some off, it grows back. It’s the plant equivalent of a cash machine that dispenses rocket and mizuna.
Why This Works For Your Balcony
These leaves love a bit of shade, which is perfect for a north-facing balcony where your sunbathing dreams go to die. They’re shallow-rooted, so you can use any old container—even that fancy colander you never use.
Just don’t let them dry out completely, or they’ll throw a sulk and taste bitter. Think of them as the Goldilocks of veg: not too wet, not too dry.
