Dutch Corn Salad, also known as Mâche or Lamb's Lettuce, is a delightful cool-season heirloom green cherished for its tender texture and mild slightly nutty flavor. This gourmet salad green has long been popular throughout Europe and is prized for its delicate rosettes of soft green leaves that make excellent fresh salads and garnishes.
Its fresh flavor pairs wonderfully with vinaigrettes, eggs, potatoes, seafood, and poultry dishes. Dutch Corn Salad is highly nutritious and makes an excellent addition to home gardens, market gardens, and kitchen gardens alike.
This cold-hardy variety thrives in cooler temperatures and tolerates light frosts, making it an excellent choice for early spring and fall planting. Easy to grow and requiring minimal maintenance, Dutch Corn Salad is perfect for gardeners seeking fresh gourmet greens during cooler parts of the growing season.
Dutch Corn Salad Seed Details
- Quantity: 250 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Leafy Green
- Leaf Color: Deep Green
- Flavor: Mild Slightly Nutty Flavor
- Growth Habit: Compact Rosette
- Seed Planting Depth: 1 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 68°F
- Days to Germination: 21-25 Days
- Row Spacing: 24 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 18 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 12 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 120 Days
- Cold Hardy: Yes
- Ideal Uses: Salads, Garnishes, Fresh Eating, Gourmet Dishes, Market Gardens, Cool Season Gardens
How to Save Seeds
Allow the plants to fully mature until flowers begin to appear and dry naturally on the stalk. Waiting for full maturity helps ensure the seeds are fully developed and viable for future planting.
Once the flowers have dried, gently pluck the seed heads and shake them over a bowl or container to release the seeds. You may also cut the entire plant and hang it upside down inside a paper bag to dry completely.
After the plant material has fully dried, shake the bag or seed heads to separate the seeds. Remove excess chaff and debris before storage.
Store seeds in a cool dry location inside airtight containers or labeled paper envelopes until ready for future planting seasons.
