plant

Corn salad

Valerianella locusta

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Corn salad (Valerianella locusta) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightmoderate
Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomasslow to medium

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceSeeds germinate and emerge when soil temperatures reach around 5°C, typically in early spring or autumn.
floweringFlowers in late spring to early summer as days lengthen and temperatures rise.
fruitingFruits develop shortly after flowering.
harvestLeaves can be harvested from early spring through late autumn, typically 40-60 days after emergence.
senescencePlants may senesce in hot summer conditions or with the onset of cold, short days in late autumn.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate