Broadcast sow from July to September directly outdoors, only slightly covered with soil. Optimum germination temperature is between +16 -18 °C. Above +20 °C, lamb's lettuce germinates poorly or not at all. Harvesting is possible all throughout the winter, as long as the rosettes are not frozen. During dry frost periods without any snow we recommend to cover the plants.
Other names
Botanical name: |
Valerianella locusta, V. olitoria |
German names: |
Vogerlsalat, Nüsslisalat, Ackersalat, Mausohrsalat, Nüsschen, Nüssler, Sonnewirbele, Rapunzel |
French names: |
Blanchette, Boursette, Clairette, Raiponce, Oreillette, Oreille-De-Lièvre, Valérianelle, Valérianelle Cultivée, Herbe des Chanoines, Salade de Blé, Doulcéta, Doucette, Gallinette, Romande, Rampon, Ramponnet |
English names: |
Lamb's Lettuce, Mâche, Fetticus, Nut Lettuce, Field Salad, Rapunzel |
Spanish names: |
Alfaces, Canónigos, Dulceta, Hierba de los Canónigos, Lechuga de Cordero, Valeriana Comestible, Valerianilla Portuguesa, Yerba de Canónigos, Yerba del Canónigo, Yerba de los Canónigos |
Italian names: |
Valeriana, Valerianella, Soncino, Songino |