Alerianella olitoria. 50 days. Open-pollinated.
Dutch Corn Salad, also known as Mache or Lamb's Lettuce, is a small, herbaceous plant in the honeysuckle family that is eaten as a leafy green and an herb.
Once foraged by peasants across Europe, it is said to have been introduced to kitchen gardening by Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie, the royal gardener to King Louis XIV of France.
Soft, tender that are oval shaped and dark green in color form small rosettes that have a mild, nutty flavor.
Nutrient dense and rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that turns into vitamin A in the body.
Dutch Corn Salad
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 10
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Rich, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1/2 inch
Plant Spacing:
1 inch in rows 8 to 10 inches apart
Germination Temp:
70°F
Germination Time:
10 to 14 days
Maturation:
50 days
Growing Tips
Start indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds thinly about 1/4 inch deep and press the soil down slightly to ensure good contact. Germination should take place within 21 days.
