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| Identification |
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Genus
Valerianella
Species
locusta
Variety
olitoria
Cultivar
Common names
corn salad
lamb's lettuce
maches
Family
VALERIANACEAE
Specimen number
S12026
Data source
UnVeg p135
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 07
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is ideal for Valerianella locusta var. olitoria. Valerianella locusta var. olitoria is known as maches in French.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has spoon-shaped leaves in rosettes, with a very mild taste and just a hint of nutty flavoring. Valerianella locusta var. olitoria is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
4"
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Nov 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
fall and spring
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has spoon-shaped leaves in rosettes, with a very mild taste and just a hint of nutty flavoring
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
This plant's 8 month extended planting season continues from April through November. Provide 4" spacing when grown in quantity. Space rows about 1' apart. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. The best harvesting period is fall and spring. Valerianella locusta var. olitoria is typically propagated using a cutting.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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