Corn Salad, Lamb's Tongue, Mache 'Verte de Cambrai'

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
under 6 in. (15 cm)
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 outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | neutral

From Bakker Brothers, who offer this description; "A small seedsize variety with shiny dark green, round and thick leaves with normal mat...Read More

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