Corn Salad- (Valerianella Locusta)
Corn Salad herb plants are easy to grow and require little care. It is a cool-season annual, and it bolts once temperatures are above 80F. Corn Salad plants can tolerate frost and they can winter over, especially if given some mulch for protection.
How To Grow Corn Salad:
For warmer climates, it is recommended to start the Corn Salad seeds directly outdoors in early fall. The plants will put on some growth throughout the fall, but when the spring comes it will be bountiful and will be an early source for fresh greens.
For cold climates, start the Mache herb seeds outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in late winter or early spring. Plant the herb seeds in soil that is rich in organic matter.
Herb Specifications
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 5 - 10
- Height: 12 inches
- Bloom Season: Early spring to early fall
- Bloom Color: White
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Fairly rich, light, loamy soil
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 55 - 65F
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
- Light Required: No
- Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch
- Sowing Rate: 35 to 50 seeds per foot in rows 12 inches apart
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 3 - 6 inches in rows 12 inches apart
