Tender Green Leaves
Produces soft, rounded green leaves with a delicate texture and a mild, slightly nutty flavor, perfect for fresh salads and garnishes.
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Corn Salad Seeds
Corn Salad, also known as lamb's lettuce or mâche, is a nutritious leafy green valued for its tender leaves and mild, slightly nutty flavor. Botanically known as Valerianella locusta, this cool-season salad crop is an excellent choice for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. Its soft green leaves are delicious in fresh salads, sandwiches, and other light meals. Corn Salad Seeds are ideal for gardeners looking to grow a productive leafy vegetable that thrives in cooler weather with suitable soil moisture and regular care.
Lamb's Lettuce
Cool-Season Green
Tender Salad Leaves
Home Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Cool-Weather Growth
Grows well in cooler conditions and is particularly suitable for autumn, winter, and early spring planting where the local climate permits.
Compact Plant Habit
Develops a low-growing rosette of leaves, making it suitable for vegetable beds, small gardens, and containers with adequate drainage.
Fresh Culinary Use
Its delicate leaves complement salads, sandwiches, wraps, and a variety of fresh vegetable dishes.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Valerianella locusta
Also called lamb's lettuce and mâche
Tender, mild-flavored salad leaves
Ideal for cool-season vegetable gardens
Suitable for beds and containers
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Can be harvested as young salad greens
Useful for successive sowing
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Valerianella locusta |
| Common Name | Corn Salad, Lamb's Lettuce, Mâche |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae (formerly Valerianaceae) |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Cool-season annual leafy vegetable |
| Edible Part | Young leaves and tender leaf rosettes |
| Leaf Color | Green to deep green, depending on variety |
| Flavor | Mild, fresh, and slightly nutty |
| Planting Season | Autumn, winter, or early spring in suitable climates; choose the coolest suitable growing period in warmer regions |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow in prepared soil; cover lightly with soil and keep the seedbed evenly moist |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions; timing varies with temperature and seed quality |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 10–20°C for favorable cool-season germination |
| Sunlight | Full sun in cool weather or partial shade in warmer conditions |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 10–15 cm between plants; adjust for the variety and desired leaf size |
| Harvest Time | Often around 40–60 days after sowing, depending on the variety and growing conditions |
| Growing Conditions | Cool temperatures, consistent moisture, and good air circulation |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Select a garden bed or container with good drainage. Prepare loose, fertile soil enriched with mature compost. Remove weeds and large stones to create a fine seedbed that supports even germination.
Select a garden bed or container with good drainage. Prepare loose, fertile soil enriched with mature compost. Remove weeds and large stones to create a fine seedbed that supports even germination.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow Corn Salad Seeds directly into the prepared soil. Place the seeds in shallow rows and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil. Leave approximately 10–15 cm between final plants, thinning crowded seedlings after they emerge.
Sow Corn Salad Seeds directly into the prepared soil. Place the seeds in shallow rows and cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil. Leave approximately 10–15 cm between final plants, thinning crowded seedlings after they emerge.
Step 3: Water and Support Germination
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Avoid heavy watering that may wash away the seeds or leave the growing medium waterlogged. Cool conditions generally favor successful establishment.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Avoid heavy watering that may wash away the seeds or leave the growing medium waterlogged. Cool conditions generally favor successful establishment.
Step 4: Care for Growing Plants
Provide full sun during cool weather or partial shade when temperatures are warmer. Remove weeds, maintain even soil moisture, and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer. Good air circulation helps maintain healthy foliage.
Provide full sun during cool weather or partial shade when temperatures are warmer. Remove weeds, maintain even soil moisture, and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer. Good air circulation helps maintain healthy foliage.
Step 5: Harvest the Leaves
Begin harvesting tender leaves when the plants are sufficiently established, often around 40–60 days after sowing. Cut the outer leaves or harvest entire rosettes, depending on your needs. Sow small batches at intervals to enjoy a continuing supply of fresh salad greens.
Begin harvesting tender leaves when the plants are sufficiently established, often around 40–60 days after sowing. Cut the outer leaves or harvest entire rosettes, depending on your needs. Sow small batches at intervals to enjoy a continuing supply of fresh salad greens.
Grow Fresh, Tender Greens with Corn Salad Seeds
Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own delicate salad greens with Corn Salad Seeds. Known for their soft leaves, mild flavor, and compact growth, these versatile plants are a wonderful addition to home vegetable gardens and container plantings. Provide cool growing conditions, fertile soil, and consistent moisture to encourage healthy leaf production. Harvest the tender greens fresh for salads, sandwiches, and everyday meals straight from your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Corn Salad Seeds, planting conditions, harvest timing, and how to grow healthy lamb's lettuce.
Is corn salad the same as regular corn or maize?
No. Corn salad is a leafy salad vegetable botanically known as Valerianella locusta, also called lamb's lettuce or mâche. It is unrelated to sweet corn and maize, which are cereal crops. Corn salad is grown for its tender green leaves, which are commonly eaten fresh in salads and other dishes.
Can corn salad grow during winter in a home garden?
Yes. Corn salad is well suited to cool-season growing and can often be cultivated during winter in regions with mild winters. In warmer climates, sowing during the coolest part of the year is generally preferable. Choose a location with suitable sunlight, fertile soil, and consistent moisture for healthy leaf development.
When can I start harvesting corn salad leaves?
Corn salad leaves can often be harvested approximately 40–60 days after sowing, although the timing depends on the variety and growing conditions. You can pick young leaves when they reach a suitable size or harvest the entire rosette. Harvesting carefully and sowing seeds in successive batches can help provide a more regular supply of fresh greens.