'Sword Leaf' lettuce is a popular Asian variety. Though it can be eaten fresh, it has a strong lettuce flavor and is usually quickly cooked or stir-fried.
Germination | direct sow on soil surface in early spring, and throughout the year for successive harvests, keep soil temp under 75 F for best germination |
Life Cycle | annual/biennial |
Antagonists | broccoli |
Uses | edible*(leaves, oil, seeds), medicinal*, utility (oil, parasiticide) |
Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
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