Valerianella Locusta Corn Salad

1400 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Spring Crop: Sow 4–6 weeks before last frost.

• Fall/Winter Crop: Sow late summer to early autumn (6–8 weeks before first frost). In mild climates, can overwinter outdoors.

• Prefers cool weather: best between 5–15°C (40–60°F).

🌱 How to Sow

1. Site Selection

   • Choose full sun to partial shade.

   • Soil should be light, fertile, and well-drained.

2. Sowing Seeds

   • Sow directly outdoors — this crop dislikes transplanting.

   • Depth: ¼ inch (6 mm).

   • Spacing: Sow thinly in rows 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) apart. Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) apart.

3. Watering

   • Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination.

   • Do not allow to dry out during early stages.

4. Germination

   • Time: 7–21 days, depending on temperature.

   • Ideal temperature for germination: 10–15°C (50–59°F).

🌿 After Germination

• Thin out crowded seedlings to allow room for rosette growth.

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

🌾 Growing & Harvesting Tips

• Harvest leaves when they form tight rosettes — about 40–60 days from sowing.

• Use cut-and-come-again harvesting: snip outer leaves and allow center to regrow.

• Cold-tolerant: can survive light frosts and even snow. Use cold frames for winter harvests in colder zones.