{"product_id":"w-mache-corn-salad-valeriana","title":"Lamb's lettuce","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLamb's Lettuce (Valerianella locusta), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Corn Salad Valeriana, also known as \u003cstrong\u003elamb's lettuce,\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular European heirloom vegetable. This plant forms small, low-growing rosettes with dark green leaves that have a delicate nutty flavour. Ideal for fresh salads, it is particularly tasty when harvested young and before flowering. Corn Salad tolerates a light frost well, which further enhances its flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e : 40 to 45 days\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeaf size\u003c\/strong\u003e : 2 to 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e : 12 to 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e : Direct sowing, spring-summer-autumn\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e : Full sun or light shade\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e : nd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Cultivation method:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Direct sow every two weeks in spring, after the last frost, when soil temperatures are between 5°C and 20°C (41°F to 68°F). Sow 3 mm (1\/8\") deep and space seeds 6 mm (1\/4\") apart in rows 40 cm (16\") apart. Once seeds have germinated, thin to 10 cm (4\") between each plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLamb's lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e grows best in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in a location with full sun to light shade. To \u003cstrong\u003ereduce bitterness,\u003c\/strong\u003e blanch the leaves by covering them 2 to 3 days before harvesting. When temperatures become warm, lamb's lettuce can bolt quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e A delicate and tasty salad!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Prized for its sweetness and versatility \u003cstrong\u003e, Corn Salad Valeriana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great addition to any vegetable garden. Easy to grow, it's perfect for adding a classic European touch to your salads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52180324253856,"sku":"WSD-62223000010","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2038a298-b557-41bb-9d12-35fbd20a0128.jpg?v=1752242841","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/w-lamb-lettuce-corn","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}