Grow Lamb’s Lettuce Seeds (Mâche), a soft, flavorful cool-season leafy green prized for its tender texture and mild, nutty taste. Also known as corn salad, this compact leafy plant forms rosettes of dark green leaves that are perfect for fresh salads and gourmet dishes.
Lamb’s lettuce thrives in cool weather and is extremely easy to grow, making it ideal for fall, winter, early-spring gardens, containers, and raised beds. These Non-GMO Lamb’s Lettuce Seeds produce succulent, velvety leaves that hold their quality even in chilly temperatures, offering a reliable harvest when other greens struggle to grow.
Features
- Mild, nutty-flavored leafy green known as mâche or corn salad.
- Perfect for salads, garnishes, and gourmet dishes.
- Thrives in cool weather; perfect fall and spring crop.
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, and home gardens.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed variety.
- Compact growth with sweet, tender rosette leaves.
- Beginner friendly and excellent for cold-climate growing.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Lamb’s Lettuce (Mâche / Corn Salad)
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy salad green
- Growth Habit: Small rosettes of tender oval leaves
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–10
- Growing Season: Fall, winter, early spring
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 40–70 days (baby leaves in 25–35 days)
- Germination Temperature: 45°F–75°F (7°C–24°C)
- Plant Height: 3–8 inches
- Plant Spacing: 3–6 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent moisture; avoid soggy soil
- Support Needed: None
- Growth Advantage: Grows in cold temperatures when other greens fail
Planting Guide
- Direct sow outdoors in cool weather (fall, winter, or early spring).
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Keep soil evenly moist for best germination.
- Choose full sun to partial shade for tender leaves.
- Space 3–6 inches apart to form compact rosettes.
- Harvest baby leaves early or full rosettes at maturity.
- Avoid summer heat, which can affect texture and flavor.
- Continue sowing every 2 weeks for a steady harvest.
- Grow in containers or raised beds for easy care.
