Cultivation
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr.
For lamb's lettuce, fresh consumption is the primary method of use, ensuring the preservation of its delicate texture, nutty flavor, and complex of biologically active substances.
In the reference 18 varieties crop Corn salad, where this is mentioned in the description.
The plant is prized for its soft texture and specific nutty flavor, which are most pronounced only in the raw state. The leaves are extremely sensitive to physical impact, so it is recommended to wash them using a gentle immersion method to avoid damaging the rosette structure.
Fresh consumption is justified by the need to preserve antioxidants, such as chlorogenic acid, vitamin C, and carotenoids, which degrade rapidly after harvest. For marketing in the fresh-cut category, maintaining the cold chain is critical to preserve turgor, and harvesting is typically performed by cutting the entire rosette when 6–8 leaves are present to maintain product integrity.
General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.
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
Nunhems Netherlands B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Jan Draaistra
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
JULIUS WAGNER
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Graines Voltz S.A.
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
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Nunhems Germany GmbH
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Domaine Public (FR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
SPAETH HANS| Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Kondratenko Serhii Ivanovych, Chaban Lesia Vasylivna, Kasian Oleksandr Ivanovych, Pozniak Oleksandr Vasylovych,
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad