200 Seeds Asparagus Lettuce Lactuca sativa var. angustana

Asparagus Lettuce is a hardy annual leafy vegetable grown for its thick, tender stems and upright, narrow leaves. Also known as celtuce or stem lettuce, it offers a mild, fresh flavor and an unusual growth habit that makes it a rewarding crop for home gardens and market plots alike.

The young leaves can be used fresh in salads, while the mature peeled stems are suited to stir-fries, soups, and pickling. Plants grow upright and cool-season tolerant, developing sturdy central stems that can be harvested as they size up. Thinnings can be eaten as baby greens.
Species: Lactuca sativa var. angustana
Variety: Asparagus Lettuce
Type: Annual leafy vegetable
Plant_Habit: Upright, rosette-forming with a thickened central stem
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive loam
Days_to_Harvest: 60-90
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, thin as seedlings grow
Spacing: 8-12 inches between plants
Notes: Cool-season crop; stems are best peeled before cooking