Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
#349369 Oct 29th, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4
Member
OP Offline
Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4
I read in a seed catalog that mache (lamb's lettuce) can be grown in seed flats. That is the entire growth period they're grown in the flats, from sowing the seed until it's ready to be harvested. That is they wouldn't be transplanted to another container.

Would this really work or are seed flats too shallow? If so, do you need to drill holes in the bottom of the flats for irrigation?

When I say growing mache in flats, I'm talking about harvesting it when it's fully mature, NOT growing it for a micro green.


Last edited by Feistywidget; Oct 29th, 2011 at 09:44 AM.
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 14,430
Likes: 1
10k Posts
Offline
10k Posts
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 14,430
Likes: 1
I've never heard of mache. Do you know the botanical name?

Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 37,027
Likes: 9
California Queen
30k Posts
Offline
California Queen
30k Posts
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 37,027
Likes: 9
Mache, also called lamb's lettuce, has been cultivated in France since the 17th century. It is tiny, dark green plant with the sweet, nutty flavor that lays near the ground.
Here it is in Wiki
It looks like it could do well in flats.


~Tina
[Linked Image]
[Linked Image]

Drama Free Zone.
What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Link Copied to Clipboard
Seasonal Ticker
Gardening Links
Gardening in February
Gardening in March
Gardening in April


Shop at Amazon and Support AGF
Are you shopping online? Click this link first and A Gardeners Forum will receive a commission for your referral at Amazon.com (shopping through this link to Amazon will not have any impact on your prices at Amazon).
Like Us on Facebook
Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics14,312
Posts240,812
Average Daily Posts3
Members16,004
Most Online10,356
Nov 2nd, 2019
Top Posters(30 Days)
Random Gallery Image
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5