Vit Mache

Vit Mache is a cool-season heirloom corn salad green, also called mache, grown for its tender rosettes of crisp, succulent leaves with a mild flavor much like spinach.

At a glance

• Variety: Vit Mache (corn salad / mache)
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO leafy green
• Season: Spring and fall crop
• Tolerance: Cool weather and moist conditions
• Texture: Tender, crisp leaves
• Sun: Full sun to part shade

Best for

• Fresh salads and salad blends
• Sandwiches and wraps
• Cool-season and fall gardening
• Season extension in spring and fall
• Beginner-friendly leafy greens

How to grow

Sow seeds directly in cool weather during early spring or fall. Keep soil consistently moist, as this variety thrives in cooler temperatures and damp conditions. Harvest the tender leaves once rosettes form.

Flavor profile

Mild and green with a taste similar to spinach. The succulent, crisp leaves stay tender and work well raw.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds with a mission to make gardening accessible to everyone.