Corn Salad (Mache) Seeds - Dutch Broad Leaved
50 days. Valerianella locusta. Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. This is suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds, and fields. Also called mache (pronounced "MAH-sh") or lamb’s lettuce, these compact rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves have a mild, nutty flavor and thrive in cool weather, tolerating frost for early or overwintered harvests. ~9,100 seeds/oz.
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Growing Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad in the Garden
Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvests. Sow 0.25 inch deep and keep evenly moist. Thin or transplant to 4-6 inches in rows 8-12 inches. In cold regions, sow late and protect winter greens with mulch or a low tunnel.
Mache prefers cool soils and may germinate poorly in heat. Maintain steady moisture for tender leaves. Succession sow every 2-3 weeks during the cool season for a continuous harvest.
Harvesting of Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad
Cut outer leaves as needed, or harvest whole rosettes when full and before flower stalks appear. Rinse gently and refrigerate; the best flavor and texture come from cool-weather harvests.
About Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad Garden Seeds
This traditional European salad green is prized for its buttery texture and a sweet, nutty taste. Compact plants excel in small gardens and containers and can overwinter with protection.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"I have grown this crop right through our zone 7b winters with a light row cover. Even sweeping off the snow to harvest!"
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g Packet - Approximately 325 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 9,100 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 36,400 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 145,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Valerianella locusta |
| Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad Color: | Deep green leaves; pale midribs |
| Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad Flavor: | Mild, nutty, sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 50 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 4-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 8-12 inches |
| Plant Height: | 4-8 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0-7.0. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 45-65 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 3-4 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 6-10 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 50-68 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for slugs and aphids; keep soil evenly moist and harvest before flowering to prevent bitterness. Use mulch and rotate beds for best results. |
| Garden Size: | Container, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold, Frost |