Description
300 Seeds per pack
Corn Salad – Dutch (A.K.A. Lamb’s Lettuce, Common Cornsalad, Winter Salad, Feldsalat, Nut Lettuce)
Days to Maturity: 40–60 Days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Botanical Name: (Valerianella locusta)
Dutch Corn Salad has deep roots in European gardens, with records dating back to the 1500s. English botanist John Gerard first described it in his Herball of 1597. By the 1700s, it was a common winter staple in French and English markets. Thomas Jefferson cultivated it at Monticello in the late 18th century, but it remained relatively unknown in the U.S. until a California grower began offering it commercially in the 1980s.
This cool-season crop forms low, tidy rosettes of dark green, spoon-shaped leaves on plants about 12″ tall. The leaves reach 6″ but are best picked around 3″ for the best flavor and texture.
It grows well in full sun to partial shade and thrives in cool weather. Ideal for early spring, fall, or for protected winter harvests in milder zones. Succession planting ensures an extended harvest, though it bolts quickly in heat.
Dutch Corn Salad has a tender, delicate texture with a mild, nutty taste. Excellent raw in salads, especially paired with eggs, potatoes, or bacon, and it can also be lightly sautéed like spinach.
Rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, B6, iron, and potassium, it’s a great addition to the kitchen garden.
Helena (verified owner) –
I just planted my seeds for this year, so I don’t have anything to review, but I am always happy with my St. Clare purchases. The first year I bought from St. Clare, I carefully planted two seeds in each pot to ensure germination. Not only did every seed sprout, but some of my pots had three or four sprouts! I don’t know how that happened! I learned my lesson and now I plant only ONE St. Clare seed per pot.