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VIT

VIT

Valerianella locusta 50 days. Only a green with a glowing reputation could earn as many names: Corn Salad, Lamb’s Lettuce and Mâche. We offer Vit for spring or fall planting, and consider it one of the most delicious and substantial salad greens around. Leaves are succulent, firm, and dark green. Approximately 650 seeds per gram.

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Suzie M.
Nice and quick

Was very surprised we had edible greens from our fall planting. Hope they keep going and winter doesn't arrive overnight (northern nevada). Hope it reseeds.

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Mary L.
lambs lettuce

It's very slow growing. I seeded it outside 3 times. I finally got it to sprout. It is inside now. Still tiny, tiny, tiny . Hopefully, my picture will look like your picture to enjoy.

So sorry to hear that! We do germ test all of our seeds and to ensure we sell only top performing crops, we have established germination standards that are higher than prescribed by the Federal Seed Act. Our minimum germination standard for corn salad is 75% and the most recent test for this variety passed at 89%. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). You can also reach out to us for any troubleshooting! Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Judi F.
Excellent salad green...and how to use

You don't need to cut off individual leaves. Use the whole rosette, or a portion of it, in salads with a good vinaigrette. Thin slice spears of endive, add the mache (Vit) and toss with your dressing. It's particularly lovely with a white Balsamic vinaigrette and some warmed chèvre on the side!

This is a delicious, delicate leaf that looks beautiful on a plate and can also be used as an edible decorative accent in lieu of parsley.

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Tom M.
Underappreciated wonder greens

My German mother-in-law introduced me to this Bavarian staple. It grows wild in the post-harvest wheat fields over there, and people have treasured it for centuries. It is well-established in my garden now for many years. Needs no care, self seeds and comes up on its own like a weed. It is a bit labor intensive to harvest and clean, but well worth it. I pull out the whole plant, try not to get too much dirt, then soak a while in water, nip off the roots with fingers, and rinse. Awesome with a light vinaigrette.

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Soil Temp for Germ 50–70°F
Seed Depth ¼–½"
Seed Spacing 1–2"
Days to Emergence 2–15
Thin Plants to 6–12"
Row Spacing 16–18"
Fertilizer Needs Low
Seeds per Gram Listed per variety

Savor the flavors that fill the kitchens of Europe. Fast and easy to grow, greens are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Enjoy them in soups, lightly steamed, or raw for a low calorie and highly nutritious part of your diet.

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Gourmet greens perform best when planted in early spring or fall
• Most will tolerate light to moderate frosts with minimal cover• Plants are most vigorous and the flavors are better when daytime air temperatures are between 60-70°F
• Most greens are best direct sown
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
• Cover seeds with Reemay or Grow Guard 20 to help deter birds and improve germination
• Sow greens every couple of weeks to ensure a continuous supply of young plants

Direct Sowing
• Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting
• Thin as soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed

Transplanting
• Start indoors 4-6 weeks before anticipated transplant date

Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Aphids and flea beetles
• Insect control: Strong spray of water, or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, and proper plant spacing allows air circulation to prevent molds

Harvest & Storage
• Harvest greens frequently and when young
• As with all greens, a rinse in cold water will help preserve the flavor and texture

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