Mache
Vegetables
Beginner
Annual

Mache

Valerianella locusta

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About Plant: Mache

Cold-tolerant salad green with tender nutty leaves.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterConsistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
SoilFertile, well-drained soil (6.0–7.0)
Spacing4–6 inches
HeightVaries by cultivar
Time to Harvest40–60 days
Planting DepthFollow seed packet or set nursery plant at original depth
Germination TimeVaries by crop

Expert Growing Tips

Sow in late summer or autumn for cool-season harvests. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, and protect with a cloche or cold frame during severe cold.