Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Cold Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Big Seeded Mache (Corn Salad) Seeds
Valerianella locusta
Dark green, spoon-shaped, soft leaves in a loose rosette.
Planting Mache
Days to Maturity
60 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 4"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 43 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 4" |
| Thinning | When 3 –4 leaves, thin to 1 every 4' |
| Germination | 10–20 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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13 reviews
- Stacie W.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars11/7/25Very poor germination
I planted these this fall with a variety of other greens. All the other greens germinated well and I'm harvesting from them, but only a few of the mache germinated, and they sprouted, got a couple leaves, and kind of quit growing. Not sure if there's a trick to mache or what, but I probably won't bother with it again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/25/25Hey Stacie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Michele O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/2/255 Stars
I love this type of salad. I have purchased these seeds from Botanical Interests for years. I especially like how they ship the seeds because it reflects their professionalism and the care they put into their product. Great job!
- Kathy G.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars12/10/244 Stars
I’m winter gardening and currently growing it on zone 9 Florida. It’s coming up nicely.
- Rebecca C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/9/245 Stars
Was a gift! Was liked!
- Michele O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/3/245 Stars
This is a company that has the mache salad that I love. I have ordered from them for many years and the seeds always arrive on time and very nicely packaged. I highly recommend this company