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 usually required in good soil.

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 or under cover for an earlier sowing in mid to 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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Pests which Affect Corn salad

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail