Corn salad Growing Guide
Valerianella locusta
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Most soil types.
Position
Sun or partial shade. A cooler, shady position in summer.
Frost tolerant
Yes, tolerates mild frosts.
Feeding
Not required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 15cm (5") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow direct into the soil from early spring onwards. In frost areas sow under cover for an earlier sowing in mid-late winter. Can also sow in early autumn for a winter crop.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
An easy salad crop to grow and will often fit between other plants while they are still small.
Harvesting
Harvest in small batches as required.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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