{"product_id":"dutch-broad-leaved-corn-salad-mache-heirloom-seeds","title":"Dutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad (Mâche), Heirloom Greens Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDutch Broad Leaved Corn Salad (Mâche), Heirloom Greens Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring tender, nutty greens to the table when cool weather returns. Dutch Broad Leaved corn salad, also called mâche or lamb’s lettuce, forms low rosettes of smooth, spoon-shaped green leaves. Its mild flavor and delicate texture make a lovely fresh salad, a soft counterpoint to sharper greens, or a finishing handful for sandwiches and warm dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Dutch Broad Leaved Mâche?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cool-season favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow for spring or fall picking, with overwintering possible where climate and protection allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender leaves and mild, nutty flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy small rosettes with a light dressing rather than overpowering their delicate texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-space friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing plants fit raised beds, containers, and kitchen-garden edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional salad green grown for its broad leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in early spring or late summer to early fall as temperatures cool. Sow about ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil and keep evenly moist during germination. Thin to 4–6 inches apart, allowing more room for larger rosettes. Choose full sun in cool weather or light shade where conditions are warmer. Hot weather encourages bolting; this is a cool-season crop, not a summer lettuce replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a longer picking season, sow small batches at intervals while conditions remain suitable. A cold frame or other season protection can extend harvest, but outdoor winter picking depends on your weather, planting date, and protection. Plants grow slowly during the shortest days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50 days from sowing in suitable conditions; allow longer in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick tender outer leaves or cut whole rosettes near soil level before flowering. Wash thoroughly to remove soil caught around the leaf bases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 150+ seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual salad green; open-pollinated heirloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eValerianella locusta\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare foot spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 plants per sq ft for mature rosettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKitchen Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToss freshly picked leaves with a simple vinaigrette, pair with sliced apples or toasted nuts, or add to a mixed salad just before serving. For a warm dish, fold leaves in at the end so they soften without losing their delicate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, for gardeners who enjoy bringing something fresh from a small garden to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.46g\/~150+ Seeds","offer_id":41712269426822,"sku":"TLM\/A5-150-88-1224-29","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610538858_5ql6.jpg?v=1770130498","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/dutch-broad-leaved-corn-salad-mache-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}