Vegetable · Caprifoliaceae family
Corn salad
Valerianella locusta
In short a 10-second read
spacing 4 in
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Winter
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 4 in apart.
How to plant: in rows, 3¼ in in the row, 6 in between rows
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Sowing
direct sowing: March–April, September
Feeding
August–September
Harvest
December–April
What to plant now (March) full list in March (284) →What to plant now (April) full list in April (323) →What to plant now (September) full list in September (146) →
Feeding
Nutrition.
up to 0.16 oz/sq ft · in 1 dose · August–September
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When do I sow corn salad?
In March–April, September (direct sowing).
When is corn salad harvested?
In December–April.
Does corn salad tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does corn salad need?
At maturity 3⅛ in–5⅞ in wide and 2 in–5⅞ in tall; recommended spacing 4 in.
Sources (5) Checked 27 October 2026
- extension.usu.edu
- ucanr.edu
- meine-ernte.de
- gartenjournal.net
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU
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Harvest
When to harvest.
Using the harvest · corn salad
From the bed to the kitchen.
What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.
Edible parts
What is in it
What to do with the harvest