Corn Salad Seeds (Mache / Lamb's Lettuce) - Heirloom Variety - Ohio Heirloom Seeds - 300+ Seeds

Timeless Corn Salad for cool season gardens

Corn Salad, also known as mache or lambs lettuce, carries a storied past and a refined flavor. This heirloom variety has deep historic roots in central and northern Europe and was popularized in the 1590s by Henry XIV. The small plants offer dark green leaves with a minty sweet snap when harvested young, presenting a compact, productive canopy for small space gardens or containers.

Designed for cool weather, this corn salad thrives where temperatures stay mild and days are bright but not hot. It is fairly cold tolerant, which makes it a versatile option for early season sowing and fall harvest windows. From sowing to harvest you can expect roughly 45 days, depending on conditions.

Key characteristics

• Miniature salad greens with dark green, minty sweet leaves
• Historic heirloom seed with centuries of cultivation
• Best grown in cool weather with notable cold tolerance
• Harvest in about 45 days for a quick fresh greens yield
• Germination rate around 85 percent in typical seed lots
• Grown in 2025 for the 2026 season by Ohio Heirloom Seeds

Growing tips and culinary ideas

• Sow thinly in shallow drills or broadcast and cover lightly to promote even emergence
• Keep soil consistently cool and evenly moist for tender leaves
• Harvest young leaves for the most delicate texture and minty aroma
• Enjoy in salads, sandwiches, or as a fresh garnish for plates and bowls
• Plan successive sowings to extend harvest windows in cool seasons

Whether you grow a few pots on a balcony or a small patch in the garden, this variety offers a quick, sensory rewarding harvest. The leafy greens bring color and texture to early season menus and can complement a wide range of seasonal dishes while staying true to historic seed selection.