DESCRIPTION
Lettuce Seeds - Pointed Taiwan Sword Celtuce - Heirloom
Other Common Names: Stem lettuce, pointed leaf lettuce, Oriental lettuce, sword leaf choy, a tsai, Chinese lettuce, chisa, daun selada, gie chia wo tsai, letsugas, phak gadhom, phak salat, retasu, salad, salada, selada, wo tsai, youmaicai, or yu mai tsai.
How to Grow Pointed Taiwan Sword Celtuce Lettuce
Prepare fertile, well-draining soil. In cool climates, sow seeds in a bright location in spring after the last frost or in the late summer to early fall. Sow seeds in trays, then later transplant them into a growing bed. 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 the soil damp; celtuce has a shallow root system. Moderate watering is needed once the stems appear. Too little or too much water can cause cracking. Apply liquid fertilizer or compost tea every three weeks.
Harvesting Pointed Taiwan Sword Celtuce Lettuce
Harvest this variety at an early stage when approximately 10" tall and stems are young and crispy. If desired, pick individual outer leaves before the plant is fully grown but do not pick more than a few at a time. Cut down the entire plant before it flowers.
Culinary Tips
Toss the young leaves in a salad or cook them lightly (about 4 minutes). Enjoy the stalks fresh or cooked. Peel the outer skin and slice the stem; add to salads, pickled sides, soups, and stir-fries. Preserve freshness by leaving the leaves on the stalk until you are ready to consume them.
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 1,550 Seeds
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Lactuca sativa var. asparagina
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| Pointed Taiwan Sword Celtuce Lettuce Color: |
Light green stems with bright green leaves.
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| Pointed Taiwan Sword Celtuce Lettuce Flavor: |
The stalks taste like a mild, nutty cucumber. The leaves taste slightly bitter and sweet.
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Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: |
75-85 Days
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| Days to Germination: |
3-5 Days
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| Seeding Depth: |
Uncovered |
| Row Spacing: |
12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: |
12-18 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
A compact rosette of leaves atop a stiff stem. |
| Soil Preference: |
Moist, fertile soil. Avoid extended wetness.
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| Temperature Preference: |
40-80 F
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Other
| Plant Width: |
12-18 inches |
| Pests and Disease: |
Liable to standard lettuce aliments. Slugs and downy mildew can be troublesome. Stems are more resilient than leaves.
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