Cultivation
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr.
Corn salad is grown in open fields as a cold-hardy off-season crop capable of withstanding frosts down to -10 °C. Due to its sensitivity to long photoperiods and high temperatures, sowing is primarily conducted in early spring or late summer.
In the reference 42 varieties crop Corn salad, where this is mentioned in the description.
The crop prefers light loamy soils with a neutral pH level (6.5–7.0) and requires adequate lime content. In open fields, sowing is carried out in several stages: in early spring, in August, or before winter in September–October. For overwintering crops, covering with straw, coniferous branches, or peat is recommended for successful survival.
Corn salad is extremely sensitive to light conditions and temperature: long days and overheating trigger rapid bolting and a decline in the flavor quality of the leaves. Despite being moisture-loving, the crop poorly tolerates waterlogging, which leads to root rot. Excessive nitrogen fertilization, especially with fresh manure, is not recommended due to the risk of nitrate accumulation and a reduction in the marketability of the produce.
General information about the subject — on the page Open field.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
SAS HM Clause (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Jan Draaistra
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Jan Draaistra
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
JULIUS WAGNER
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Nunza BV (NL)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
MARALDI SEMENTI S.r.l.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Domaine Public (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
HM.Clause S.A.S.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
VAN DER PLOEG'S (NL)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Nunhems BV (NL)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Nunhems B.V., Nunhems B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Domaine Public (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Domaine Public (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Domaine Public (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Domaine Public (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
MARALDI SEMENTI S.r.l.