Description
xGrow your own unique and flavorful Asparagus Lettuce - New Yu Mai (Lactuca sativa var. angustana) with this 500mg packet of seeds. This versatile Asian green is known for its dual-purpose harvest: tender, crisp leaves for salads or wraps and crunchy, flavorful stems that can be stir-fried, steamed, or eaten fresh. A favorite in Chinese cuisine, Asparagus Lettuce offers a mild, nutty taste with a delightful texture.
New Yu Mai thrives in cooler weather and grows quickly, maturing in just 50–70 days. Suitable for USDA Zones 4–9, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. With its tall, upright growth and ornamental appeal, it’s perfect for garden beds or container gardening. Easy to grow and highly productive, this heirloom variety is ideal for home gardeners seeking a unique and nutritious addition to their vegetable garden.
- Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa var. angustana (New Yu Mai)
- Common Name: Asparagus Lettuce, Celtuce, New Yu Mai
- Seed Quantity: 500mg (approx. 500–700 seeds)
- Flavor Profile: Mild, nutty, tender leaves with crisp stems
- Uses: Salads, stir-fries, wraps, steaming
- Growing Conditions: Cool weather, full sun to partial shade
- Plant Type: Annual Asian green with upright growth
- Days to Maturity: 50–70 days
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
- Eco-Friendly: Non-GMO heirloom variety
- Features: Dual-purpose harvest, fast-growing, unique flavor
- Color: Light green leaves, crisp pale green stems
- Features: Tender leaves, crunchy stems, fast-growing
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Care Level: Easy for beginners
- Type: vegetable seeds
500mg asparagus lettuce new yu mai seeds lactuca sativa for planting , heirloom asian greens crisp stems & tender leaves
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora
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