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When to Plant Mâche in Green Valley, Arizona (85614)

Location

Green Valley, Arizona

ZIP Code

85614

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 9, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Mâche directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Valerianella locusta
Days to Maturity 45 days
Mature Height 4-8"
Spread 4"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

4" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Mâche in Zone 9a

Mâche (Valerianella locusta) is a popular garden vegetable. In Green Valley, Arizona, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Mâche grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.