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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you sow.
What is Verte de Cambrai corn salad?
What is Verte de Cambrai corn salad?
It is a corn salad or mâche type that forms small clusters of tender green leaves.
Does corn salad grow differently from lettuce?
Does corn salad grow differently from lettuce?
Yes. It forms low clusters of spoon-shaped leaves rather than the larger heads typical of many lettuce varieties.
Can Verte de Cambrai be grown during cooler months?
Can Verte de Cambrai be grown during cooler months?
Yes. Corn salad is particularly suited to cool-season growing conditions.
Can the entire rosette be harvested?
Can the entire rosette be harvested?
Yes. A complete mature rosette can be cut near its base for harvest.
Is corn salad suitable for small beds?
Is corn salad suitable for small beds?
Its compact growth makes it practical for small garden spaces when plants are given enough room to develop.
Can it be grown in a cold-season container?
Can it be grown in a cold-season container?
Yes. A well-drained container can provide a suitable growing environment during favorable cool weather.
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