Lactuca sativa angustana Celtuce (Compositae)

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Lactuca sativa angustana
Celtuce
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The Lactuca sativa angustana plant species is found in Of garden origin, it is probably derived from L. serriola. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Celtuce. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. sativa asparagina. (correct name?)

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Latin Name:  Lactuca sativa angustana
Common Name:  Celtuce
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Vilm.

Known Hazards:  The mature plant is mildly toxic[13].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light sandy loam[1]. Succeeds in most well-drained, humus-rich soils but dislikes acid conditions[1, 16]. Prefers some shade in the summer to slow down the plants tendency to go to seed and to prevent the leaves becoming bitter[18, 20]. Plants can resist some frost, they can also tolerate temperatures in excess of 27°c[206]. They are fairly resistant to bolting, though they can run to seed prematurely in very hot conditions[206]. The celtuce is a form of lettuce with a longer and thicker central stem, it is sometimes cultivated for its edible leaves and stems[206]. There are some named varieties[183]. It takes 3 - 4 months from sowing before the stems are ready to harvest[206]. A surface-rooting plant, the roots can be damaged by hoeing[206]. A good companion for strawberries, carrots, radishes and onions[18, 20].

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