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Mache

Valerianella locusta, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
2a–10b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ParsnipPastinaca sativa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
New Zealand SpinachTetragonia tetragonioides
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Miners LettuceClaytonia perfoliata
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

French SorrelRumex scutatus

French sorrel may inhibit other small leafy greens like mache through root competition

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Mache grow in?

Mache grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 10b.

What are good companion plants for Mache?

Good companions for Mache include Parsnip, New Zealand Spinach, Miners Lettuce.

Design guilds with Mache and see companion relationships visually.

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