Astéracées • Lactuca sativa var. angustana

Stem lettuce Asparagus Cracoviensis - Organic

"A vigorous lettuce with crisp stems, ideal for the gourmet and eco-friendly garden."

$4.49

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Cultivated primarily for its crisp and juicy stem, Cracoviensis asparagus lettuce is a striking variety originating from Central Europe. Its upright silhouette, supported by a thick, erect stem, evokes both the elegance of asparagus and the freshness of lettuce.

Its sparse foliage, sometimes tinged with purple, adds a graphic touch to the vegetable garden while still allowing light to filter through. Hardy, it adapts well to spring and autumn crops, tolerating temperature fluctuations. Ideal for gardens seeking edible diversity, it offers a unique and productive presence, both decorative and nutritious.

  • Growing climate: Temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Regular

Note: Prefers cool soil and bright exposure without excessive heat.

Traditionally eaten for its stem rather than its leaves, this lettuce is a true leafy vegetable transformed into a stem vegetable. Raw, its texture is reminiscent of the crisp heart of lettuce; cooked, it evokes asparagus, with a delicate, sweet, and slightly bitter flavor. It can be sautéed, braised, or even marinated.
It is a prized variety in some Eastern European peasant cuisines, where it subtly enhances spring dishes. Its unique flavor makes it a perfect candidate for culinary explorations or educational gardens.

Stem lettuce Asparagus Cracoviensis - Organic

Stem lettuce Asparagus Cracoviensis - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

3-10 days

Germination temperature

15° to 20° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 65 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

30 cm

Distance between rows

40 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

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