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'Vit' Mache |
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Open-pollinated. Long, glossy, leaves form heavy bunches with mild, minty flavor. Vigorous variety for spring and fall crops as well as over wintering. Resistant to mildew. About 50 days to maturity. Also known as 'lamb's lettuce,' 'corn salad,' and 'feldsalat.'
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50
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High Mowing Seed - updated in 2016
Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2016
West Coast Seeds - updated in 2016
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.5 Stars)
Yield: (4.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.0 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 2
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 09/08/2009 by
Linda K.
- An experienced gardener
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Orange, North Carolina, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I've grown VIT for several years, and there is nothing like going to the cold frame in the middle of winter and gathering enough for a wonderful salad. It has a wonderful buttery, fresh taste. After moving to a warmer climate I'm happy to say that I can now grow it from mid Oct-June. |
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Reviewed on 08/27/2005 by
Nancy B
- An intermediate gardener
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Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Needs weeding and very small yield per area because short. Subtle taste. Use as fill-in. |
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