{"product_id":"corn-salad","title":"Corn Salad Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLamb's lettuce, also known as \"corn salad,\" is a tender, fresh seasonal green with a mild, slightly nutty flavor and a delicately buttery texture. Traditionally cultivated in European gardens, it is now appreciated worldwide as a gourmet salad. This plant is easy to grow, thrives in cool weather, and self-seeds naturally, ensuring continuous production year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves can be harvested individually for a continuous (cut-and-come-again) harvest, or plants can be cut 4 cm (1.5 in) from the base to allow for regrowth and multiple harvests. At the end of its growth cycle, the plant produces small, decorative, clustered blue flowers that are also edible as a garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can lamb's lettuce be grown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamb's lettuce grows well in zones 3 to 9. It prefers cool temperatures, partial shade, and well-drained soil. It is perfectly suited for garden beds, vegetable patches, and containers, making it an excellent option for small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and traditional uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Europe and the Mediterranean basin, lamb's lettuce has been cultivated for centuries as a nutritious winter salad. Once harvested wild in fields and meadows, it became a common food in European cuisine due to its cold resistance and mild flavor. It is eaten fresh in salads, sandwiches, as a garnish, or lightly sautéed like spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInformation by zone in Canada\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in late summer for fall and winter harvests.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Sow in early spring or late summer for best results.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Sow indoors in late winter or direct sow in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest lamb's lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow seeds 0.5 cm (1\/4 in) deep, spacing plants 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep the soil evenly moist, without overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick young leaves for continuous harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut entire plants 4 cm (1.5 in) from the base to allow for regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance: Allow some plants to flower and self-seed naturally to ensure spontaneous regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving tips for future supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and going to seed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow some plants to mature to produce small blue flowers and seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: When the flower heads are dry and brown, harvest them before the seeds naturally disperse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Separate the seeds from the husks and dry them completely on a cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Seeds remain viable for up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644644745584,"sku":"MF-GREENS-003","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDFkeWFSZ1kjMSM2MDI3ZGE3M2IzODlhMmIyZDQwNjk1ZTBmMjI2MGU3ZCMyMjUjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777096555","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en\/products\/corn-salad","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}