When to Plant Celtuce: Which Season Is Celtuce a Vegetable For

Celtuce is a common home-style dish we often eat. Whether stir-fried celtuce shreds, celtuce slices, or celtuce leaves, they are all especially delicious and nutritious, and are deeply loved by consumers. So when does celtuce generally mature and come to market? When is the best time to plant celtuce? Let's find out together below!

When to Plant Celtuce

The planting time for celtuce needs to be determined according to local climate conditions, variety characteristics, facility conditions, and the arrangement of planting seasons throughout the year, so as to set a suitable planting time for celtuce. Celtuce in the Yangtze River Basin is overwintered in open fields, mainly spring celtuce. It is generally sown in autumn of the first year from September to October, and after 40-50 days, when the seedlings have 5-6 true leaves, they are transplanted. They can overwinter safely in winter, and after turning green the following spring there is ample time for leaf clusters to grow. Harvesting in April-May can achieve high yields.

Which Season Is Celtuce a Vegetable For

Celtuce generally matures and comes to market in spring and summer, so celtuce is a spring vegetable.

Cultivation Techniques for Celtuce

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Choose soil that is loose, well-drained, rich in organic matter, and strong in water and fertilizer retention. Deeply plow and sun the land. Apply 2-3 tons of decomposed farmyard manure per mu. After sunning the soil clods for 7-10 days, finely prepare the land. Make beds at 1.8-1.9 m. Use flat beds for in-season planting and high beds for off-season planting.

2. Sowing

After the seedling bed is prepared, sow the seeds directly on the seedling bed. After watering, drench the seedling bed with 4.5% Baishida emulsifiable concentrate at 3000 times dilution and 5% Kung Fu emulsifiable concentrate at 3000 times dilution to prevent underground pests. Each mu of field planting requires 15-20 sq m of seedling bed. Generally, the seeding rate is 25-30 grams per mu of field. Cover with a shade net, then press it down firmly.

Generally, transplant at a spacing of 32×35 cm between plants and rows, planting 4800-5200 plants per mu. When transplanting, discard seedlings whose stems have already swollen, so as to avoid early bolting.

3. Field management

Water promptly after transplanting. After the transplants survive, apply ammonium bicarbonate at 8-10 kg per mu plus 10 kg of calcium superphosphate in water. After that, control water and fertilizer, strengthen intertillage, and during the rosette stage until the leaves close the rows, irrigate and topdress, applying 10-15 kg of urea and 5 kg of potassium sulfate per mu. After that, water when dry and withhold when wet. When the stem begins to thicken, apply the third topdressing, with 50 kg of ternary compound fertilizer, 10 kg of potassium sulfate, and 15 kg of urea applied in holes per mu.

Edible Value of Celtuce

1. Anti-cancer effect

Celtuce contains an aromatic hydrocarbon hydroxylated lipid, which has a preventive effect on liver cancer and stomach cancer, and can also alleviate the side effects of radiotherapy or chemotherapy in cancer patients. It is an anti-cancer vegetable.

2. Fluoride supplementation and blood enrichment

Celtuce is rich in fluorine, which can participate in the formation of tooth enamel and dentin, and participate in bone growth. The organic compounds contained in celtuce are rich in iron that the human body can absorb, which is very beneficial for patients with iron deficiency anemia. The iron it contains is easily absorbed by the human body under the action of organic acids and enzymes. The white milky liquid flowing from the celtuce stem has a calming and sleep-inducing effect and helps regulate nervous system function.

3. Diuresis and promoting lactation

Celtuce is rich in potassium ions, 27 times the sodium salt content, which helps balance water and electrolytes in the body and promotes urination. Celtuce contains relatively much niacin, which can increase milk secretion, making it an important member of the diet for pregnant and postpartum women.

4. Loosening the intestines and relieving constipation

Celtuce contains a large amount of plant cellulose, which can promote intestinal wall peristalsis, clear the digestive tract, help with bowel movements, and can be used to treat various types of constipation.

5. Lowering blood pressure

Celtuce is a high-potassium, low-sodium vegetable. Every 100 grams of celtuce contains 212 mg of potassium and 36.5 mg of sodium. Potassium is an essential element for maintaining human life. It can dilate arteries, reduce peripheral vascular resistance, promote urinary sodium excretion, reduce cardiovascular burden, and lessen the thickening of arterial walls in hypertensive patients, thereby achieving the purpose of lowering blood pressure. For people with high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, eating fresh celtuce often has a significant effect.

From the above content, I believe everyone has some understanding of the planting time for celtuce. The edible value of celtuce is very high, and many people even like to grow some celtuce at home. Every spring and summer, the best season for eating celtuce, there is always an endless supply of delicious and nutritious celtuce and celtuce leaves.