{"product_id":"celtuce-seeds","title":"Lettuce Seeds - Summer 38 Celtuce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem 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, or stemuretasu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Summer 38 Celtuce Lettuce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare fertile, well-draining soil. In cool climates, sow seeds in spring after the last frost or in the late summer to early fall. Sow seeds in trays, then transplant them into an open field or sunny location. 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 and loves water. Moderate watering is required once the stems appear. Too little or too much water can cause cracking. Apply liquid fertilizer or compost tea every three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Summer 38 Celtuce Lettuce\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf desired, pick individual outer leaves before the plant is mature, being careful not to 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the young leaves in salad or cook them lightly. Eat the stalks fresh or cooked. Peel the outer skin and slice the stem; add to salads, pickled sides, soups, and stir-fries. Celtuce pairs well with meat, poultry, or fish. To preserve freshness, don’t remove the leaves from the stalk until you are ready to consume them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I have learned that stem lettuce is best when it is only lightly cooked for about 4 minutes. Try baking it \u003cem\u003eau gratin\u003c\/em\u003e!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeedLures","offers":[{"title":"500seeds","offer_id":49290695409923,"sku":"SC-WS-19-ZZ","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/0607\/2835\/files\/lettuce-seeds-summer-38-celtuce-comp.webp?v=1784423116","url":"https:\/\/seedlures.com\/products\/celtuce-seeds","provider":"SeedLures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}