Celtuce is a unique dual-purpose vegetable grown primarily for its thick, crisp edible stem as well as its tender leaves. Popular in Asian cuisine, this lettuce-type crop develops a swollen stem with a mild, slightly nutty flavour that is excellent peeled and sliced for stir-fries, salads, and pickling. More heat tolerant than many lettuces, celtuce performs well in cool spring conditions and continues growing into early summer.
*Days to Maturity – Ready to harvest in approximately 65–75 days.
*Edible Thick Stem – Crisp, juicy stem harvested before flowering for best flavour.
*Mild, Nutty Flavor – Subtle taste suited to fresh eating and cooking.
*Dual-Purpose Crop – Enjoy both tender leaves and the enlarged stem.
*Heat Tolerant Lettuce Type – More resistant to bolting than standard lettuces.
Each packet contains approximately 200 seeds.
Product Title: Celtuce Seeds – Stem Lettuce for Fresh Eating & Cooking (200 Seeds)
Lettuce - Celtuce Seeds
Lettuce seeds can be sown directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked, typically 2-4 weeks before your last frost date. For a continuous harvest, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season. Lettuce can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost for an early crop.
Scatter seeds thinly or plant them 1/4 inch (5 mm) deep in rows. Keep the soil consistently moist to promote germination, which usually occurs within 7-10 days. Thin seedlings to 4-12 inches (10-30 cm) apart, depending on the variety.
Lettuce thrives in full sun but prefers partial shade in warmer temperatures to prevent bolting. Provide regular watering to keep the leaves tender and sweet. Harvest leaves as needed by cutting them at the base, or remove entire heads for larger harvests. Continuous harvesting encourages regrowth for many loose-leaf varieties.
Lactuca sativa var. angustana