Verte de Cambrai Corn Salad / Lamb’s Lettuce Seeds

Name: Verte de Cambrai Corn Salad / Lamb's Lettuce Seeds
SKU: verte-de-cambrai-corn-salad-lambs
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Verte de Cambrai Corn Salad / Lamb’s Lettuce Seeds

🌱 Approx. 500 Seeds

🌿 Valerianella locusta

📏 Low-growing, compact leafy salad crop

☀️ Prefers cool conditions; sun or partial shade

⭐ Tender, nutty-flavoured leaves, ideal for autumn and winter salads

🗓️ Sow: August to October

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SKU: verte-de-cambrai-corn-salad-lambs Categories: Asian Salad Seeds, Lettuce Seeds, New, Salad and Herbs

Verte de Cambrai Corn Salad / Lamb’s Lettuce Seeds – 500 Seeds

Discover the delicious, tender leaves of Verte de Cambrai Corn Salad, also known as Lamb’s Lettuce or Mâche. This traditional French variety produces compact rosettes of small, deep green leaves with a delicate, slightly nutty flavour.

An excellent choice for autumn and winter growing, Verte de Cambrai thrives in cooler conditions when many other salad crops struggle. Its tender leaves are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, garnishes and adding a nutritious touch to winter meals.

Easy to grow and suitable for garden beds, raised beds and containers, this hardy, low-growing variety is a fantastic addition to any kitchen garden.

🌱 Growing Information

Botanical Name: Valerianella locusta
Variety: Verte de Cambrai
Seed Quantity: Approx. 500 Seeds
Sowing Period: August–October
Harvesting Period: October–March (depending on conditions)
Position: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Plant Height: Approximately 10–15 cm
Hardiness: Hardy, cool-season annual

🌿 How to Grow

Sow seeds thinly, approximately 1 cm deep, directly into prepared soil. Keep moist during germination and thin seedlings to around 10 cm apart. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or cut whole rosettes once established. Successional sowings will help provide a continuous supply of fresh, tender leaves throughout the cooler months.

⭐ Why Grow Verte de Cambrai?

✅ Traditional French heirloom variety ✅ Delicious, mild and slightly nutty flavour ✅ Excellent for autumn and winter harvesting ✅ Compact growth, ideal for containers and small gardens ✅ Hardy and easy to grow ✅ Perfect for fresh salads and winter kitchen gardens Quality Seeds Packed in the UK by Red Dragon Seeds.