Celtuce Asparagus

Lettuce, also called stem lettuce, celery lettuce, asparagus lettuce, or Chinese lettuce, is a cultivar of lettuce grown primarily for its thick stem, used as a vegetable. Lettuce is a cool weather crop with spring and fall sowing recommended for best results. Very easy to grow, just sow 0.6 to 1.2 cm (1/4 in. to 1/2 in.) deep, space 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in.) in the row and treat like regular lettuce. The ideal temperature for germination is 4 to 16°C (40 to 60°F). Chinese lettuce or celtuce “wosun” or stem lettuce. & Celtuce is valued for the thick central stalk which is very crispy and tender, its crunchy, moist and mildly flavored taste, and usually prepared by slicing and then sautéing with a more flavorful ingredient while the young leaves are used as lettuce for salads and stir-fry. Lettuce, also called stem lettuce, celery lettuce, asparagus lettuce, or Chinese lettuce, is a cultivar of lettuce grown primarily for its thick stem, used as a vegetable. Celtuce is grown for its fleshy stem. Treat like lettuce and sow in the spring, harvesting the leaves as soon as they are large enough. Chinese lettuce or “wosun” celtuce or stem lettuce. & Celtuce is valued for the thick central stalk which is very crispy and tender, its crunchy, moist and mildly flavored taste, and usually prepared by slicing and then sautéing with a more flavorful ingredient while the young leaves are used as lettuce for salads and stir-fry. Description Lettuce is a cool weather crop with spring and fall sowing recommended for best results. Very easy to grow. inch to 1/2 inch), space 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches) in the row and treat as regular lettuce.