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.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Mache

Aphids (General)

Leaf Miner

Slug

Snail