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| Identification |
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Genus
Lactuca
Species
sativa
Variety
asparagina
Cultivar
Common names
celtuce
asparagus lettuce
stem lettuce
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S11983
Data source
UnVeg p99
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
9" - 1' 3"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is best for growing Lactuca sativa var. asparagina. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a tough romaine-like texture. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in Lactuca sativa var. asparagina include: vitamin C and iron. Celtuce (sometimes called asparagus lettuce and stem lettuce) is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
1' 6"
Cold frame
Planting period
Mar 01 - Oct 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Partially hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
45 to 100 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Iron
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a tough romaine-like texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
This plant's 8 month extended planting season continues from March through October. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 1' apart. Provide 1' 6" spacing between rows. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 45 to 100 days. Lactuca sativa var. asparagina is typically propagated using its bulbs.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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