Grow a delicious and nutritious cool-season green with Corn Salad Seeds (Valerianella locusta), also known as Mâche or Lamb’s Lettuce. This traditional European salad green produces tender, spoon-shaped leaves with a mild, nutty flavor that makes it a gourmet favorite.
Corn Salad is valued for its ability to thrive in cooler temperatures when many other greens slow down, making it an excellent choice for fall, winter, and early spring gardens. Its compact growth habit makes it perfect for raised beds, containers, and small-space vegetable gardens.
Whether enjoyed fresh in salads, mixed with other greens, or used in gourmet recipes, Corn Salad provides a flavorful and easy-to-grow addition to any home garden.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Valerianella locusta
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Common Name: Corn Salad, Mâche, Lamb’s Lettuce, Field Salad
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Plant Type: Annual Cool-Season Vegetable
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Leaf Color: Bright Green
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Flavor: Mild, Nutty, Slightly Sweet
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Growth Habit: Low-Growing Leafy Rosette
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Plant Height: 4–8 inches
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Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
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Growing Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
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Uses: Fresh salads, gourmet greens, containers, raised beds, edible gardens
🥗 Why Grow Corn Salad Seeds?
- 🌱 Delicious Gourmet Green: Adds a mild, nutty flavor to fresh salads.
- ❄️ Cold Hardy Crop: Performs well during cooler growing seasons.
- 🥬 Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners.
- 🪴 Small-Space Friendly: Excellent for containers and raised beds.
- 🌿 Continuous Harvest: Pick leaves as needed for fresh meals.
🌱 Growing Tips
- Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall and winter harvests.
- Sow seeds about ¼ inch deep and keep soil consistently moist.
- Provide cooler temperatures for best growth and flavor.
- Thin seedlings to allow proper spacing and airflow.
- Harvest young leaves when tender for the best taste.
- In mild climates, Corn Salad can grow through much of the winter.
Germination: Approximately 7–14 days under ideal conditions.
Days to Harvest: Around 40–60 days.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Corn Salad?
Corn Salad (Valerianella locusta) is a leafy green vegetable also known as mâche or lamb’s lettuce, valued for its mild flavor and tender leaves.
Is Corn Salad easy to grow?
Yes. It is a low-maintenance cool-season crop that grows well in many home gardens.
Can Corn Salad grow in containers?
Yes. Its compact size makes it ideal for pots, planters, and small-space gardens.
When is the best time to plant Corn Salad?
Corn Salad grows best in cooler temperatures and is ideal for spring, fall, and winter gardening.
Where to Buy Corn Salad Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Corn Salad Seeds (Valerianella locusta) with fast U.S. shipping. Grow tender mâche greens perfect for salads, gourmet cooking, raised beds, containers, and cool-season gardens.
