Leafy GreensPrincipiante
Lamb's Lettuce
Valerianella locusta
Nombre Científico
Valerianella locusta
Familia
Caprifoliaceae
Origen
Europe
Tipo
Annual
50-70 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Mild, nutty, slightly tangy
- Fresh salads
- Mixed green salads
- Garnish for dishes
- Smoothies
- Can be lightly wilted
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
Not recommended
Sembrar al Aire Libre
AugustSeptemberOctoberFebruaryMarch
Cosecha
OctoberNovemberDecemberMarchApril
Beneficios para la Salud
- 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