Mache Growing Guide
Valerianella locusta
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Any fertile, well drained soil.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Yes, tolerates extreme cold when well rooted.
Feeding
Not generally required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start seeds indoors in late winter and set out in very early spring. Sow again in fall, and allow plants to grow through the winter.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
This petite green is slow yet easy to grow in cool weather.
Harvesting
Harvest in small batches as needed in the kitchen.
Troubleshooting
Control weeds that threaten to overtake the small plants.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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