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Document and Entity Information Document
 3 Months Ended
Feb. 24, 2021
Jan. 28, 2021
Aug. 30, 2020
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 8-K    
Document Period End Date Feb. 24, 2021    
Entity Registrant Name LANDEC CORPORATION    
Entity Central Index Key   0001005286  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity File Number 000-27446    
Entity Tax Identification Number 94-3025618    
Entity Address, Address Line One 2811 Airpark Drive    
Entity Address, City or Town Santa Maria,    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 93455    
City Area Code     650
Local Phone Number     306-1650
Written Communications false    
Soliciting Material false    
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false    
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $.001 per share    
Trading Symbol LNDC    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Amendment Flag   false