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Mache Corn Salad Seeds, Heirloom, Gourmet Greens, Tender Leaves, Cold Hardy, Non-GMO, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
Mache Corn Salad Seeds, Heirloom, Gourmet Greens, Tender Leaves, Cold Hardy, Non-GMO, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
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Mâche / Corn Salad Seeds (Valerianella locusta) — Non-GMO, Cool-Season Gourmet Green
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.
- Quick baby greens; reliable “cut-and-come-again” harvests.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
| Botanical name | Valerianella locusta (Mâche, Corn Salad, Lamb’s Lettuce) |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade; prefers cool conditions |
| Sowing method | 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.
