Mild, nutty leaves form tidy rosettes for winter and early-spring salads. Great for beds, cold frames, or containers; perfect for salads, sandwiches, garnish, and baby-leaf mixes.
✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
Buttery texture with a gentle, nutty sweetness.
Thrives in cool weather; tolerates light frosts with ease.
Compact rosettes = efficient spacing for small gardens and pots.
Direct sow early spring or late summer–fall; or start cool indoors. Scatter thinly in rows or broadcast for baby leaf.
Sowing depth
⅛–¼″ / 3–6 mm (light cover)
Spacing
Thin to 3–6″ / 8–15 cm; rows 6–12″ / 15–30 cm (closer for baby leaf)
Germination
~7–14 days at ~45–60°F / 7–16°C (cool soil sprouts best)
Soil
Moist, well-drained, moderate fertility; even moisture keeps leaves tender
Harvest
Baby leaves ~21–28 days; full rosettes ~40–55. Cut outer leaves or snip whole rosette at the base.
Ways to Use
Salads: pair with citrus, nuts, soft cheeses, and vinaigrettes.
Garnish & sides: add to sandwiches, omelets, and grain bowls.
Winter greens: excellent under cold frames or in sheltered pots.
What You’ll Receive
Select your pack size in the listing variations
Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
Simple sowing guide
Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: Mâche seeds prefer cool temperatures — for summer sowings, start in a cool spot or provide shade and steady moisture. Succession-sow every 1–2 weeks for a continuous harvest.