Corn Salad

45 days. Valerianella olitoria. Open Pollinated. Dutch Corn Salad. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 3 to 4" of glossy green salad leaves. It has a mild, nutty flavor and is usually mixed with Endive, Mustard, and Arugula. Also known as Mache and Lamb’s Lettuce. Excellent for salads and garnishes. It can also be cooked like spinach or used as an herb for flavoring. Best if sown every 2 weeks for continued crops. It grows quickly in cool weather. You can grow these throughout the winter, as they can withstand temperatures as low as 5°F. Cold-Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety brought to the USA from Europe.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Longfellow Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of cream colored cucumbers that resemble large eggs. They are thin skinned, mild, sweet, and non-bitter. Great for snacks and salads. Easy to grow. Grows best if grown on trellis or stakes for straight cucumbers. Introduced in 1927 by Jerome B. Rice Seed Company of Cambridge, New York. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Croatia.