Leafy GreensBeginner
Lamb's Lettuce
Valerianella locusta
Scientific Name
Valerianella locusta
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Origin
Europe
Type
Annual
50-70 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Mild, nutty, slightly tangy
- Fresh salads
- Mixed green salads
- Garnish for dishes
- Smoothies
- Can be lightly wilted
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
Not recommended
Sow Outdoors
AugustSeptemberOctoberFebruaryMarch
Harvest
OctoberNovemberDecemberMarchApril
Health Benefits
- 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