{"product_id":"celtuce-aparagus-lettuce-or-big-stem-lettuce-seeds","title":"Celtuce (Aparagus Lettuce or Big Stem Lettuce) Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            Celtuce (Asparagus lettuce) has a high Vitamin A and C, and Manganese's content. Asparagus lettuce has four times more Vitamin C content than regular lettuce. Asparagus Lettuce is a natural diuretic and is an excellent source for people who have heart disease or have a high blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety of lettuce is called Celtuce (Asparagus Lettuce or Big Stem Lettuce). The Botanical name is Lactuca sativa var augustana. It features a thick edible stem which grows to around 8-12 inches tall and 1-1\/2 to 2 inches in diameter with vibrant green leaves. It is a rare vegetable and is use as stir fry for its stem due to its mild flavor which has a mild asparagus flavor. Other methods are steaming or even salads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves are slightly bitter in taste and is used as herb like rocket for the salads. The great thing about this type of veg is the reliability of the harvest. They are strong plants and can even withstand harsh winters. This is by far the most unique lettuce and should be tried by all lettuce lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStem lettuce is grown for its thick and tender stalk with a celery-like flavor. Use the young leaves in salad or cook lightly. Stalks can be eaten fresh or cooked. Usually celtuce is stir-fried with meat, poultry or fish. In China, where it originated, it is used in soups or is pickled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very unique lettuce. Grown for its celery-like stem that is tasty raw or cooked; the leaves can also be used as greens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh in vitamin C; introduced from China in the 1840's.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Steetrade","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":43831239114826,"sku":"VD07868","price":0.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/2255\/2906\/files\/Output_357.jpg?v=1784708423","url":"https:\/\/steetrade.com\/products\/celtuce-aparagus-lettuce-or-big-stem-lettuce-seeds","provider":"Steetrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}