{"product_id":"leafy-greens-spring-tower-celtuce-500-seeds","title":"Leafy Greens Spring Tower 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eSpring Tower celtuce\u003c\/strong\u003e for tender edible stems and young salad leaves. Also called stem lettuce or Chinese lettuce, celtuce originated in Southern China and is botanically a lettuce. This packet contains 500 non-GMO heirloom seeds. Harvest when the stem thickens and reaches 8–10 inches long. Its flavor ranges from mild to slightly bitter, with cooler growing conditions producing milder crops. Slice the tender peeled stems for stir-fries and soups or enjoy young leaves in salads. MT0-30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 99%. Test Date: 6\/25. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Spring Tower Celtuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA different kind of lettuce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow this Chinese vegetable for its thick edible stem rather than a conventional lettuce head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo useful harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use young leaves in salads and save the thickened stems for cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peeled stems can be sliced for stir-fries or added to soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-season flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler conditions help produce a milder harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as you would head lettuce, favoring cool weather and adjusting sowing dates to your local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose sun to partial shade, with protection from intense afternoon heat where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil improved with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow shallowly and keep the seedbed evenly moist. Thin crowded seedlings so each plant has room to develop its thick stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use compost or a vegetable fertilizer according to its label and your soil's needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staking is generally unnecessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young leaves for salads. Harvest thickened stems at 8–10 inches long while tender, before they become tough. Peel away the fibrous outer layer before preparing the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fried:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel the stem, slice thinly and cook briefly for a tender-crisp side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add peeled stem slices toward the end of cooking to preserve their texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use tender young leaves as part of a mixed salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss peeled stem pieces with garlic and a little oil for a simple garden-to-table dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee173a; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Spring Tower Celtuce Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ee173a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow something different with 500 seeds for flavorful stem lettuce and tender young greens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrition applies to harvested celtuce stems and leaves, not planting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety-specific data:\u003c\/strong\u003e A verified nutrient analysis for Spring Tower celtuce is not available in this listing. The former pac choi values have been removed because they describe a different vegetable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem size, flavor and harvest timing vary with weather and growing conditions. Heat and stress can cause bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a cool-season annual, adjusting planting dates to your local frost and heat patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eRecipe: Garlic-Ginger Spring Tower Celtuce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse harvested celtuce grown from these seeds, not the planting seeds in the packet. Serves 2–3. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 5–7 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 ounces peeled harvested Spring Tower celtuce stems, weighed after peeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 garlic cloves, finely chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and a pinch of red pepper flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the harvested stems thoroughly. Trim away leaves and the tough base, then peel away the fibrous outer layer until the tender green center is exposed. Cut into thin diagonal slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the celtuce and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds, then add soy sauce and water. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the slices are tender-crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from heat and toss with sesame oil. Add sesame seeds or pepper flakes if desired and serve hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions and storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use tamari labeled gluten-free instead of soy sauce if needed. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use within 3–4 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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