Lamb's Lettuce
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Lamb's Lettuce

Valerianella locusta

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Valerianella locusta

Familie

Caprifoliaceae

Herkunft

Europe

Typ

Annual

50-70 days

Kulinarische Verwendung

Geschmack: Mild, nutty, slightly tangy

  • Fresh salads
  • Mixed green salads
  • Garnish for dishes
  • Smoothies
  • Can be lightly wilted

Pflanzkalender

Drinnen säen

Not recommended

Draußen säen

AugustSeptemberOctoberFebruaryMarch

Ernte

OctoberNovemberDecemberMarchApril

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • High in iron and vitamin C
  • Contains omega-3 fatty acids (rare for greens)
  • Good source of beta-carotene
  • Mild sedative properties from valerian family
  • Very low calorie