When to plant corn salad (mâche) in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant corn salad (mâche) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 11 in Edinburg to March 24 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | January 5 – February 16 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | January 28 – March 11 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | February 2 – March 16 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | January 23 – March 6 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | February 5 – March 19 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | February 2 – March 16 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | February 9 – March 23 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | December 25 – February 5 |
Corn Salad (Mâche) in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant corn salad (mâche) in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow corn salad (mâche) spans roughly December 11 in Edinburg to March 24 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the corn salad (mâche) planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 cities with their own frost dates, so the right corn salad (mâche) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does corn salad (mâche) take to grow in Texas?
Corn Salad (Mâche) takes about 45–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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