Lamb's lettuce
Valerianella locusta · Corn salads · Honeysuckle family
Also known as: Corn Salad · Mâche · Field Salad
Very easy10–20cmPet-friendlyEdible
Lamb's lettuce care at a glance
Lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: ?–23.9 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- ?–23.9 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests & Diseases on Lamb's lettuce
Common pests on Lamb's lettuce include Slugs and snails. Also possible: Aphids. Possible diseases include Downy mildew and Grey mould. Lamb's lettuce is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Slugs and snails High
- Aphids Medium
Disease
- Downy mildew Medium
- Grey mould Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Lamb's lettuce
- Which pests affect Lamb's lettuce?
- Common pests on Lamb's lettuce include Slugs and snails. Also possible: Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Lamb's lettuce?
- Possible diseases include Downy mildew and Grey mould.
- Is Lamb's lettuce toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lamb's lettuce is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lamb's lettuce need?
- Lamb's lettuce has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Lamb's lettuce need?
- Lamb's lettuce prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Lamb's lettuce frost-hardy?
- Lamb's lettuce is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -15 °C.
- Can you eat Lamb's lettuce?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.