Quantity
Approximately 400 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic asparagus lettuce 'Cracoviensis' is a unique ancient variety that brings a rare touch of originality to the vegetable garden, both for its slender habit and its dual use in cooking. With its long, dark green leaves delicately edged with purple and its tender central stem, Lactuca sativa stands out from classic lettuces by offering both crisp foliage and a fleshy stem reminiscent of asparagus in texture. In the garden, its vigorous and slightly vertical silhouette elegantly enlivens garden beds, while promising a harvest that is as intriguing as it is flavorful. Its leaves can be enjoyed fresh in salads, while its stem is wonderfully suited to steaming, braising, or grilling, revealing a sweet and subtle flavor. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, in sunny or slightly shaded conditions, it grows vigorously and offers great versatility throughout the season. Its relatively quick bolting allows you to enjoy these long, tender stems, which are highly sought after in this type of lettuce. It captivates gardeners who appreciate heirloom varieties with its unusual appearance, productivity, and gastronomic appeal. It is an original, generous, and refined lettuce, perfect for enriching the garden with diversity, texture, and elegance.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Well-drained, cool, and loose
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest55 to 70 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, radishes, cucumbers, beets
Avoid planting withCabbage, celery, leeks
Salad, steaming, grilling, braising, container gardening
