Corn salad, Lamb's Tongue, Mache 'Vit'

Valerianellalocusta

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Valerianella (val-er-ee-ah-NEL-uh)
Species
locusta (loh-KUS-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2013 | neutral

"The best known corn salad variety, Vit is high yielding and widely adapted to growing in both field and high tunnel conditions. Vit form...Read More

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