Curious about gardening – how does corn salad actually grow?

[Ruth_]

Curious about gardening – does anyone know how corn salad grows? Would love to try growing it in my backyard!

 

[Tedday2223]

Hi. Corn salad grows best on fertilizer remaining in the bed after summer crops have been harvested, so it's perfect for following any crop that ends in September, like bush beans or lettuce.

 

[benzie]

Hello! Great question! I think corn salad grows quickly and can be harvested in about 4-6 weeks though. It’s perfect for adding to salads!

 

[Dawn]

Corn salad, or lamb's lettuce, grows as a low, rosette-forming leafy green, with small, tender leaves that are harvested for salads.

 

[Ungart]

Great question! Corn salad (aka lamb’s lettuce) grows low and forms a small rosette of tender leaves. Super easy to grow and perfect for salads!

 

[MasonGreen]

Well done, I appericate you.

 

[darat]

Corn salad, also known as lamb’s lettuce or mâche, is a cool-season leafy green that grows best in early spring or fall. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and partial to full sun. You can sow the seeds directly outdoors about ¼ inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist. While planning your garden, it’s interesting to consider the benefits of influencer marketing 2025 if you want to share your gardening journey online. Corn salad usually takes around 40 to 50 days to mature and is quite hardy, even tolerating some frost, making it great for backyard gardens.