Description

Mâche, also known as Corn Salad, is a delightful green that can be enjoyed fresh in salads, mixed with other greens, or even cooked like spinach. The 'Big Seeded' variety stands out for its resilience, tolerating both hot and cold conditions without becoming bitter. It can withstand freezing temperatures as low as 10°F, making it perfect for cool-season gardens. Its dark green, spoon-shaped leaves grow in loose rosettes, providing a tender and flavorful addition to any dish. Ideal for early spring and late summer sowing, this variety promises multiple harvests throughout the season.

Botanical Name: Valerianella locusta
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Family: Fabaceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Short lived perennial in USDA zones 4–7. Grown as annual in mild climates.
Plant Dimensions: 6″ tall and up to 8″ diameter
Variety Information: Dark green, spoon-shaped, soft leaves in a loose rosette.

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as the soil can be worked for early summer harvest, and late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Sow in fall to winter for cool-season harvest. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 40°–68°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 10–20 days
Seed Depth: ¼”–½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4″
Row Spacing: 12″
Thinning: When 3 –4 leaves, thin to 1 every 4'

Harvesting: Harvest rosettes in the morning or when temperatures are cool but above freezing. Cut at ground level. For multiple harvests, cut 2″ above the ground. Individual leaves may also be harvested, allowing regrowth.

This packet sows up to 43 feet. 390 seeds.