Description: Chinese Lettuce Stem asparagus Celttuce Celery Lettuce Woju Wosum SeedsLettuce also called stem lettuce,celery lettuce, asparagus lettuce or Chinese lettuce, is a cultivar of lettuce grown primarily for its thick stem or its leaves.Originated in Southern China.The name celtuce is a combination of “celery” and “lettuce.” The flavor of celtuce is similar to celery or cucumber or zucchini or artichoke or a combination of the four.The stem of celtuce can be pared to remove its bitter skin leaving the soft translucent green core that can be finely sliced and eaten raw in a salad. Celtuce can also be sliced or shredded and stir-fried with other vegetables, pork, chicken, or prawns.The stem of celtuce can grow about 10 to 12 inches (25-30 cm) long.The young leaves of celtuce can be eaten raw in salads, but the leaves become tough, bitter, and inedible as they mature.SowingHigh temperature can inhabit germination, so the seeds should be soaked in refrigerator for two days.Seeds germinate at 59-77 degree F.PlantingSow lettuce seeds ¼ inch deep in wide rows. Sow bolt-resistant lettuce ½ inch deep.To prevent soil crusting, sprinkle finely sifted compost or an organic potting soil over seeds.Thin leaf lettuce seedlings to stand 6 to 8 inches apart and head lettuce to 12 inches apart.Space rows 18 inches apart.Lettuce must be thinned; lettuce that is too crowded will bolt.Transplant rooted thinning to another row or spot; transplanted lettuce will be set back a couple of weeks but it will come to harvest.HarvestingLettuce will be ready for harvest 65 to 80 days after sowing depending on the variety.
Price: 2.99 USD
Location: El Monte, California
End Time: 2024-09-20T18:56:40.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Common Name: Asparagus
Brand: Unbranded
