{"product_id":"mache-corn-salad-seeds","title":"Mache - Corn Salad Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMache, also called corn salad (\u003cem\u003eValerianella locusta\u003c\/em\u003e), grows tender little rosettes of dark green leaves with a mild, nutty flavor. These mache seeds produce one of the most cold-hardy greens you can grow, thriving in the chill of late fall and early spring when almost nothing else will. It is a gourmet European salad green that is surprisingly easy in the home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gardeners who want fresh salad greens in cold weather, and for cooks who love a mild, nutty leaf for delicate salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in early spring or, best of all, in late summer to fall for a cool-season and overwintered crop. Sow 1\/4 inch deep and thin to 4-6 inches apart. Mache likes full sun to part shade and cold weather, growing well in USDA zones 3-9. It germinates best in cool soil and can survive hard frosts under a light cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosettes mature in about 50-70 days. Cut whole rosettes at the base, or pick individual leaves. Harvest through winter in mild climates, as the flavor stays sweet in the cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tender rosettes are perfect served whole in delicate salads, often paired with beets, nuts, and a light vinaigrette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/corn-salad-mache\"\u003eHow to Grow Mache (Corn Salad) From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012854112463,"sku":"ORIGMC_04_20","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Mache-Corn-Salad-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266644962.png?v=1783372868","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/mache-corn-salad-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}