Lettuce - Chinese Purple Sword Celtuce seeds

Lettuce - Chinese Purple Sword Celtuce - 200 seeds

Lactuca sativa var asparagina

The Purple Sword Celtuce has remarkable resistance to crinkling and cold temperatures. This type of lettuce is native to southern China and harvested for its stalks and leaves - ideal for Choi-based dishes. Its foliage exhibits a greenish purple hue while the stalk skin turns light purple. Specifically beneficial for spring or autumn planting, Purple Sword is one variety you don't want to miss out on!

Other Common Names: Stem 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, kaki jisha, keman ayer, kuki chisha, or stemuretasu.

Sow in spring & autumn at 3mm deep, 20-25cm apart. Germination in 7-14 days at 10-22oC. Maturity in 90 days.