Compact plant. Large, rounded leaves with dark green color. Soft and tender with a very sweet taste.
A must for your salads!. A treat for the kids!
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed. It can be transplanted a month after sowing. At a distance of 20cm between rows and 15cm between plants. It needs drained and light soils.
Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers

| Botanical name | Valerianella locusta |
|---|---|
| Common name | VALERIANELLA LOCUSTA - CORN SALAD Verte de Cambrai |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Sowing period | September, October, November, Autumn |
|---|---|
| Harvest period | January, February, March, November, December, Autumn, Winter |
| Germination (days) | 6-8 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 850 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers |
|---|---|
| Distance between plants | 10-20 |
| Soil type | Light |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
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