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Corn Salad, Lamb's Tongue, Mache 'Macholong'

Valerianellalocusta

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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Valerianella (val-er-ee-ah-NEL-uh)
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Species
locusta (loh-KUS-tuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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