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Celtuce is a type of lettuce that is grown for its thick, bolted stems, which have the texture of broccoli stems and a flavor like cucumber and celery.
Sowing Celtuce Seeds
Sow celtuce seeds outdoors in early spring. Sow on the surface in very shallow furrows, or cover lightly with soil. Thin to 8" apart. Full sun to part shade.
Celtuce 'Sword Leaf'
(45-65 days)
400 seeds $3.00
Sword Leaf celtuce is known in Asia as Yu Mai Tsai. The long, thin, green leaves are good in salads. The bolted stems are used in stir-fries. Space the plants at least 8" apart to get thick stems. Cut off the stems at the base when the plants begin to flower. To prepare for cooking, peel the stems using a vegetable peeler, and rinse off the bitter sap. Asian heirloom.
Celtuce 'Cracoviensis' has tasty leaves with green, mauve and bronze coloring. Peel the bolted stems using a vegetable peeler, and rinse off the bitter sap. Eat raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries. Latin name: Lactuca sativa var. asparagina.
Eastern European heirloom, 1880's. Also known as Pink Asparagus Lettuce.
Celtuce 'Cracoviensis'
(45-65 days)
400 seeds $3.00
