When to plant Mache in Laurel, DE
Plant Mache in Laurel after April 3; the prime window is March 20–April 10. A second sowing from August 29 to September 12 extends the harvest into fall.
When to Plant Mache in Laurel, DE
Mache (corn salad) is a cold-hardy salad green with small, rounded, tender leaves and a mild, nutty flavor. It thrives in cool weather and even overwinters in many climates.
Laurel, Delaware is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost is November 7, giving you a growing season of approximately 218 days.
At an elevation of 1,090 feet, Sussex County receives approximately 46 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Mache during the growing season.
Laurel Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Mache Planting Timeline — Laurel, DE
Mache Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 27 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 3 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Direct Sow | March 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 10 |
| Harvest | May 15 | May 15 – Jun 19 |
| Fall Sowing | August 29 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Harvest |
| June | Harvest |
| July | — |
| August | Fall Sowing |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade (3-6 hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
40–60 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 7b
📆 Growing Season
218 days in Sussex County
Growing Tips for Laurel
Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall and winter harvest. Seeds need light to germinate so press gently into soil surface. Harvest whole rosettes.
Companion Planting
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Mache in Other Locations
When should I plant Mache in Laurel, DE?
In Laurel, DE, plant Mache after the last frost (around April 3) and before the first frost (around November 7). Best results when soil holds above 50°F.
What growing zone is Laurel, DE for Mache?
Laurel sits in USDA Zone 7b. Mache grows reliably in zones 2a through 10b, so it's a good fit here.
Can Mache grow in Laurel's climate?
Yes — Mache grows well in Laurel's temperate climate. Laurel averages a 218-day frost-free season, with last frost around April 3 and first frost around November 7.
Your Sussex County Garden Planner — Free
A 22-page printable planner built for Sussex County (Zone 7b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.