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Purple Sword Celtuce - Stem Lettuce - Chinese Lettuce - Heirloom Stem Vegetable SeedsListing is for 1
Lactuca sativa var. asparagina
Listing is for a packet of minimum 25 seeds
Purple Sword Celtuce is a cool-season annual prized for both its flavorful leaves and tender stems. This variety of Chinese stem lettuce features greenish-purple leaves that are perfect for cooking or fresh eating. Originating in southern China and introduced to the U.S. in the 1800s, celtuce is grown primarily for its crunchy, celery-like stalks, which can be peeled and used in stir-fries, soups, or pickled dishes. The leaves are also edible and can be prepared like leafy greens or used in salads. Celtuce thrives in cool weather, making it ideal for spring and fall planting. This variety shows good tolerance to cold and cracking, ensuring a productive harvest. Please note that seeds require light to germinate.
Celtuce goes by many names: Celtuce, Chinese lettuce, stem lettuce, asparagus lettuce, tender stem lettuce, wo sun, wo ju sun, jing wo ju, woh sun, woo chu, ngao lei shaang tsoi, kaki jisha, keman ayer, kuki chisha, or stemuretasu.
Follow me on social media because I post a lot of information on how to grow the very same seeds available in my shop. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.
PLANTING
Germination: 5-7 days
Sowing: Sowing: Seeds require light to germinate Sow seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. OR direct sow seeds after your last spring frost date. Climates with warm winters, like USA zones 9 and up can direct sow seeds or plant in fall as well. Sprinkle seeds over the soil surface in a bright sunny location. Gently push them down so they make contact with the soil. Do not cover with soil since they require light to germinate. Gently water them in with the mist setting of your hose. If you sowed seeds in trays/containers, place them under a light source to aid in germination.
Days to maturity: 75-85 days
Orders are shipped in 1-3 business days excluding holidays or delays due to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers so they will not be pushed through USPS roller machines which can damage the seeds. I will not ship seeds in an envelope for this reason.
Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.
Orders with live plants are packed on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding holidays or delays because of natural disasters. Plants are shipped in boxes with packaging material to protect them while they are in transit.
No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.
