Description: 75-85 day maturity. Lactuca sativa var. asparagina ‘Purple Sword Celtuce’. Purple Sword Celtuce Lettuce Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual heirloom. This variety of Chinese stem lettuce has good tolerance to cold and cracking. Chinese stem lettuce originated in southern China and came to the U.S. in the 1800s. It is grown for the stalks and leaves, which can be used as Choi in stir-fries with meats. The leaves are greenish purple, and the stem skin is light purple. Purple Sword is best for spring and fall planting.
Price: 8.25 USD
Location: Edison, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-10-22T10:39:19.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Arid, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast
Planting Time: 11 Weeks
Common Name: Purple Sword Lettuce (Celtuce)
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Purple
Growth Habit: Upright
Brand: Diaspora Asian Seeds
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring
Type: Stem Lettuce
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Lactuca sativa var. asparagina
Sunlight: Medium Sun
Features: Stem Lettuce, Purple Lettuce Stem, Purple Celtuce, Asian Stem Lettuce, Chinese Lettuce Stem
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
