Celtuce Seeds

Celtuce is a type of lettuce that is grown for its thick, bolted stems, which have the texture of broccoli stems and a flavor like cucumber and celery. 

Sowing Celtuce Seeds

Sow celtuce seeds outdoors in early spring. Sow on the surface in very shallow furrows, or cover lightly with soil. Thin to 8" apart. Full sun to part shade. 

Celtuce 'Cracoviensis' (45-65 days)

400 seeds $3.00      

Celtuce 'Cracoviensis'  has tasty leaves with green, mauve and bronze coloring. Peel the bolted stems using a vegetable peeler, and rinse off the bitter sap. Eat raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries. Latin name: Lactuca sativa var. asparagina.

Eastern European heirloom, 1880's. Also known as Pink Asparagus Lettuce.

Celtuce 'Sword Leaf' (45-65 days)

400 seeds $3.00