Mâche Corn Salad Seeds (Lamb's Lettuce) – Heirloom, Open-Pollinated

Mâche Corn Salad – Tender, Nutty Greens for Cool-Season Gardens

Grow one of Europe's most beloved gourmet salad greens right in your garden. Mâche (Valerianella locusta), also known as Lamb's Lettuce or Corn Salad, produces lush rosettes of soft, spoon-shaped leaves with a distinctly sweet, nutty flavor. A staple of French cuisine and farmers' markets, it's the perfect cool-season crop for fall, winter, and early spring harvests.

Why Gardeners Love Mâche

• 🌿 Gourmet flavor – mild, nutty, and sweet; pairs beautifully with endive, arugula, and mustard greens
• ❄️ Frost-tolerant – thrives in cold weather and can overwinter with light mulch
• 🥗 Nutrient-rich – high in iron, vitamins, and minerals
• 🌱 Easy to grow – direct sow, low maintenance, minimal pest pressure
• 🔄 Succession planting – sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest

Growing Guide

Warm climates: Direct sow outdoors in early fall. Plants establish through autumn and explode with growth in spring for an early fresh-green harvest.

Cold climates: Sow as soon as soil is workable in late winter or early spring. Prefers rich, organic soil and partial shade in warmer spells.

Note: Mâche bolts when temperatures exceed 80°F — plan your planting window accordingly.

Product Details

• Variety: Dutch Corn Salad (Valerianella locusta)
• Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
• Zones: 3–9
• Planting Depth: ¼ inch
• Spacing: 8–16" between plants | 12–18" between rows
• Sun: Partial Sun / Partial Shade
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
• Plant Size: ~3" rosette
• Leaf Color: Light green
• Seed Count (1 oz): ~12,460 seeds

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