Growing Claytonia (Miner's Lettuce): A Cold-Hardy Salad Green

Claytonia (miner's lettuce, from the 1849 Gold Rush) is a tasty, cold-tolerant green for fall, winter, and early spring.

Growing Guide

• Soil pH: 6.5–7.0.
• Germination temp: 50–55°F (tolerates to 65°F).
• Sow depth: ≤¼"—seeds are tiny.
• Spacing: 8" for root development.
• Light/water: Full sun to partial shade. Moderate water; light in cold frames.
• Harvest: Cut leaves at edible size. Plant regrows. Flowers are edible too.
• Companions: Other salad greens. Avoid rotation with radicchio, endive, escarole, artichokes.

A versatile, nutritious green for the cool-season garden.