Lettuce Seeds - Spring Tower Celtuce
75-85 day maturity. Lactuca sativa var. asparagina ‘Spring Tower Celtuce’. Spring Tower Celtuce Lettuce Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual heirloom. This variety of Chinese stem lettuce has good tolerance to heat or cold and is slow bolting. Chinese stem lettuce originated in southern China. It is grown mainly for the tasty stalk. The leaves are broad, oval-shaped, and green in color. Spring Tower is an early maturing variety. Celtuce pairs well with stir-fried meat, poultry, or fish. Approx. 18,500 seeds / oz.
Lettuce Seeds - Spring Tower Celtuce - Heirloom
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Other Common Names: Stem lettuce, asparagus lettuce, celtuce, Chinese lettuce, wo sun, wo ju sun, jing wo ju, tender stem lettuce, ngao lei shaang tsoi, woo chu, woh sun, kaki jisha, keman ayer, kuki chisha, or stemuretasu.
How to Grow Spring Tower Celtuce Lettuce
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in a sunny location in spring after the last frost or in the late summer to early fall. Sow seeds in trays, then later transplant them into an open garden. In temperate areas, sow in spring or fall. In tropical climates, sow year round, avoiding the mid-summer. Seeds need light to germinate; do not bury. Keep soil moist; celtuce has a shallow root system. Moderate watering is needed once the stems emerge. Too little or too much water can cause cracking. Apply liquid fertilizer or compost tea every three weeks.
Harvesting Spring Tower Celtuce Lettuce
If desired, pick individual outer leaves before the plant is mature. Do not pick too many at any given time. Cut down the entire plant before flowering, when the stems are at least 1” in diameter and 1” tall.
Culinary Tips
Use the young leaves in salad or cook them lightly (about 4 minutes). Eat the stalks fresh or cooked. Peel the outer skin and slice the stem; add to salads, pickled sides, soups, and stir-fries. To preserve freshness, don’t remove the leaves from the stalk until you are ready to consume them. Older leaves are usually too tough for enjoyable consumption.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“Because stem lettuce is fast growing, I recommend intercropping it with cauliflower, celery, or chives for maximum use of garden space.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 1,300 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 18,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 74,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 296,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Lactuca sativa var. asparagina ‘Spring Tower Celtuce’ |
| Spring Tower Celtuce Lettuce Color: | Greenish-white stems, bright green leaves. |
| Spring Tower Celtuce Lettuce Flavor: | The stalks taste like a mild, nutty cucumber. The leaves taste slightly bitter and sweet. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 75-85 Days |
| Days to Germination: | 3-5 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | Uncovered. |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-18” |
| Growth Habit: | A compact rosette of leaves atop a stiff stem. |
| Soil Preference: | Moist, fertile soil. Avoid prolonged sogginess. |
| Temperature Preference: | 40-80℉ |
Other
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Susceptible to common lettuce aliments. Slugs and downy mildew can be problematic. |