• Corn salad vegetable plants growing with tender green lamb’s lettuce leaves in a home vegetable garden, suitable for fresh salads and cool-season harvesting.
  • Corn salad vegetable plants growing with tender green lamb’s lettuce leaves in a home vegetable garden, suitable for fresh salads and cool-season harvesting.
  • Corn salad vegetable plants growing with tender green lamb’s lettuce leaves in a home vegetable garden, suitable for fresh salads and cool-season harvesting.
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Eden Valley Seeds

Corn Salad Vegetable Seeds for Fresh Leafy Greens and Home Gardens

Corn Salad Vegetable Seeds for Fresh Leafy Greens and Home Gardens

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Key Features

  • Variety: Corn salad, also known as lamb’s lettuce or mâche.

  • Leaf Color: Produces tender green leaves with a mild, delicate flavor.

  • Plant Characteristics: A low-growing leafy vegetable that thrives in cool weather.

  • Garden Uses: Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and suitable containers.

  • Harvest: Young leaves can be harvested for fresh salads and mixed greens.

Growing Benefits

  • Enjoy fresh, tender leafy greens straight from your home garden.

  • Grow a cool-season vegetable when summer crops slow down.

  • Add mild flavor and delicate texture to homemade salads.

  • Make efficient use of garden beds with its compact growth.

  • Harvest young leaves gradually for convenient kitchen use.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Corn Salad, Lamb’s Lettuce, Mâche

  • Botanical Name: Valerianella locusta

  • Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable

  • Colors: Green leaves; small pale blue to whitish flowers when mature.

  • Height: Generally about six to twelve inches, depending on growing conditions.

  • Sunlight: Full sun in cool climates; partial shade in warmer conditions.

  • Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

  • Water: Regular, consistent moisture without waterlogging.

  • Germination Time: Usually around seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions.

  • Sowing Depth: Approximately one-quarter inch deep.

  • Spacing: Thin seedlings to about three to six inches apart.

  • Growing Zones: Grows best in cool conditions; suitable planting periods vary by climate and local growing zone.

  • Flowering/Maturity: Leaves may be ready to harvest in roughly forty to sixty days, depending on the variety and conditions.

  • Uses: Fresh salads, sandwich greens, garnishes, and mixed leafy vegetables.

Growing Tips

  • Sow seeds during cool weather for tender, flavorful leaves.

  • Keep the soil consistently moist throughout germination and early growth.

  • Thin crowded seedlings to encourage healthy leaf development.

  • Harvest young leaves before hot weather encourages flowering.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Protect them from moisture and heat, and label the container with the seed variety and storage date.

Unique Facts About Corn Salad Seeds

  • Alternative Names: Corn salad is commonly called lamb’s lettuce or mâche in different regions.

  • Cool-Weather Favorite: It is particularly valued as a leafy green for autumn, winter, and early spring gardens in suitable climates.

  • Delicate Flavor: Its tender leaves have a mild, slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with many salad ingredients.

  • Different Plant Family: Despite its name, corn salad is not a type of corn. It belongs to the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season

Corn salad grows best during cool weather. Sow seeds in autumn for cool-season harvesting in mild climates, or in early spring where winters are cold. In warmer regions, choose the coolest suitable growing period.

Sowing and Seed Depth

Prepare loose, finely worked soil and sow seeds about one-quarter inch deep. Cover lightly with soil and gently water the area. Avoid sowing too deeply, as this can slow or prevent emergence.

Spacing

Sow seeds in rows, leaving room to thin seedlings to approximately three to six inches apart. Allow enough space for airflow and healthy leaf growth.

Sunlight and Soil

Choose a location with full sun during cool weather or partial shade in warmer conditions. Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with mature compost. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil.

Watering

Water gently after sowing and keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Continue watering regularly as the plants develop, particularly during dry weather. Avoid excessive watering that leaves the roots sitting in saturated soil.

Germination

Seeds commonly germinate within seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions. Cooler temperatures and consistent moisture encourage healthy establishment, although germination time can vary with seed quality and weather.

Transplanting

Direct sowing is generally preferred because corn salad has delicate roots. If starting seedlings in containers, transplant them while young and handle the roots carefully to minimize disturbance.

Fertilizing

Mix compost into the soil before planting. Additional fertilizer is usually unnecessary in fertile soil, but a light application of a balanced vegetable fertilizer may help if growth is poor. Follow the product label.

Plant Care

Remove weeds regularly and maintain consistent soil moisture. Thin crowded seedlings to improve airflow and leaf development. Protect plants from excessive heat, which can encourage premature flowering and reduce leaf quality.

Harvesting and Maturity

Harvest young leaves when they reach a useful size, usually around forty to sixty days after sowing. Cut the outer leaves or harvest whole plants, depending on your needs. Harvesting before flowering generally provides the most tender leaves.