Leafy green
Can you grow Corn Salad on a balcony?
Valerianella locusta
Yes — great in containers
Corn Salad (Valerianella locusta) grows well on a balcony in a suitable container. It needs partial shade — around 3+ hours of direct sun a day. Pick individual leaves or whole rosettes weekly once mounded clumps form; protect with cloches in harsh weather. All figures below are sourced from RHS and the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Sun
⛅ Partial shade (3+ h)
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
Annual
Container fit
Excellent
Sow
Sow in late summer or autumn for winter salads; grows in any well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded spot
Harvest
Pick individual leaves or whole rosettes weekly once mounded clumps form; protect with cloches in harsh weather
Good companions: Grows well among other cut-and-come-again salad leaves
Balcony tip: One of the hardiest winter salads for a windowbox or patio pot; sow in early autumn so plants are the right size to survive the chill.
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What size pot does Corn Salad need?
Container size for Corn Salad isn't specified by our sources for a single value — as a rule, give roots room and don't let a small pot dry out. Check the linked RHS/Almanac page.
How much sun does Corn Salad need on a balcony?
Corn Salad wants partial shade — about 3+ hours of direct sun daily. Match it to your balcony's aspect before buying seed.
When do you sow Corn Salad?
Sow in late summer or autumn for winter salads; grows in any well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded spot. Timing shifts with your climate/USDA zone — the linked sources give the detail.
Sources & date
- RHS: Corn Salad
- Old Farmer's Almanac: Corn Salad
- Data as of: 2026-07-10
- Container sizes and timings are guidance — adjust to your climate/USDA zone and balcony aspect.