What is Mache (Corn Salad)?
Mache, also called corn salad or lamb's lettuce, is a small, cold-hardy green with rounded, tender leaves and a mild, nutty flavor. It is a gourmet salad green that thrives in cold weather.
When should I plant Mache?
Sow mache in late summer and fall for a cool-season and winter harvest, or in very early spring. It is extremely cold-hardy and often overwinters under snow or a light cover.
How long does Mache take to grow?
Mache matures slowly in cool weather, ready to harvest in about 50–70 days depending on temperature. It grows in low light, making it one of the best winter salad crops.
How do I harvest Mache?
Harvest the whole small rosette by cutting at the base once it has several leaves, or pick individual leaves. The tender leaves are best used fresh in salads.
How far apart should Mache be spaced?
Space or thin plants 4–6 inches apart in rows about 6 inches apart. Its small size lets you grow it densely in beds, containers, or cold frames.
Are Mache seeds heirloom and non-GMO?
Yes, mache is an open-pollinated heirloom green and these seeds are non-GMO. The packet contains about 450 seeds.
What is mache?
Mache, or corn salad, is a small, cold-hardy European salad green with a mild, nutty flavor.
Does it need warm soil to sprout?
No. It actually germinates best in cool soil, so it is well suited to fall and early spring sowing.
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