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common cornsalad (Valerianella locusta)

Lamb's Lettuce (Valerianella locusta) is a fast-growing, cool-season annual herb cultivated for its tender, spoon-shaped green leaves. It offers a mild, nutty flavor, mak

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam

Temperature

Cool temperatures (10-18 °C)

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Light feeding, compost recommended

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Keep soil consistently moist

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam

Temperature

Cool temperatures (10-18 °C)

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Light feeding, compost recommended

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Vegetable

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

15-30 cm

Spread

15-20 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Spatulate

Flower Size

2-3 mm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

25000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderDipsacales
  • familyCaprifoliaceae
  • genusValerianella
  • speciesValerianella locusta
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

Additional Care Tips

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