The Winter Garden Hero: Grow Your Own Buttery Dutch Corn Salad

Shop the highest quality Dutch Corn Salad seeds for a fresh harvest in the dead of winter. If you want to keep your salad bowl full when the rest of the garden is under frost, Dutch Corn Salad (also known as Mache or Lamb’s Lettuce) is your secret weapon. This heirloom variety is legendary for its extreme cold hardiness, often thriving through snow and freezing temperatures without a flinch. At The Seed Guy, our Dutch Corn Salad seeds are Non-GMO and open-pollinated, offering a gourmet green with a unique, buttery texture and a mild, nutty flavor that far surpasses standard store-bought lettuce. It is the ultimate variety for the self-sufficient gardener who wants to extend their growing season into the winter months and enjoy fresh, nutrient-dense greens when they are needed most.

In the garden, Dutch Corn Salad is a low-growing, productive green that forms tidy rosettes of dark green leaves. It is remarkably easy to grow and acts as a fantastic "filler" crop for the cool shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. Because it stays close to the ground, it is protected from harsh winds and can be grown under simple row covers or in cold frames for a continuous winter harvest. This variety is also a beneficial companion plant for taller winter vegetables like kale and leeks, providing a living mulch that keeps the soil covered and healthy. It requires very little maintenance and is generally ignored by common garden pests that are inactive during the cooler months. At The Seed Guy, our seeds are tested for high germination and cold-hardy vigor, ensuring your homestead stays green and productive all year long.