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Celtuce Augustana, Angustata, Stem Lettuce, Celery Lettuce, Asparagus Lettuce, Chinese Lettuce
Lactuca sativa var. asparagina

Celtuce belongs to the Lactuca genus.

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Celtuce is also known as Stem Lettuce, Asparagus Lettuce and Chinese Lettuce. Though it has a common name of Celtuce, it is not a cross between Lettuce and Celery. It is just a variety of Lettuce grown for its romaine-like foliage and mainly for its thick, edible stem. The stem grows 6 to 8 inches long and about 1½ inches in diameter. They can be cooked like broccoli and tastes like a cross between a mild summer squash and an artichoke. The leaves can be used for salad.


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This grows best in cool seasons. Plant and cultivate like Leaf Lettuce. Space plants 8 to 10 inches apart. Use the young, outer leaves as greens. A few weeks later, the stalks will be ready to harvest. Peeled, they can be eaten raw or cooked.


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Augustana, Angustata, Stem Lettuce, Celery Lettuce, Asparagus Lettuce, Chinese Lettuce


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