Mache, Corn Salad

Mâche (corn salad) produces tender rosettes of mild, nutty greens that are incredibly cold-hardy—they'll grow all winter under snow. The delicate leaves are a French delicacy, perfect for winter salads when nothing else is growing."Bean

Mache: Discover Mache, the ultra-cold-hardy European salad green (also called corn salad or lamb's lettuce) that survives snow and freezing to deliver tender, nutty leaves all winter long. Its small, spoon-shaped leaves form compact rosettes with a mild, sweet flavor that never turns bitter. Unlike most greens, Mache thrives in cool, short winter days, making it the perfect choice for overwintering in cold frames or unheated greenhouses—guaranteeing fresh salad greens when nothing else grows.

• Growing Tips: Transplant in late summer or early fall for winter harvest, spacing 4-6 inches apart; exceptionally cold-hardy, surviving temperatures down to 10°F.

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours minimum).

• Preferred Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; broad adaptability, tolerating various conditions.

• Harvest Details: Begin harvesting whole rosettes or outer leaves when plants reach 3-4 inches, typically 50-60 days; regrows after cutting and overwinters successfully in cold frames.