Fresh seeds inside US and Fast Shipping The inner stem has the same kind of juicy crunch that makes celery appealing. Although some find a celery-like taste when raw the flavour is milder and more delicate. It is more often compared to asparagus or even cucumber when cooked. Since it does have such a mild taste Celtuce is the perfect foundation of many full flavored dishes. Celtuce is valued for the thick central stalk that is very crispy and tender, while the young leaves are used as lettuce for salads and stir-fry. When grown to maturity the Celtuce stems become quite large and can weigh up to as much as 1kg. The stalks are stir-fried with meat, poultry or fish; they can be used in soups or pickled. The leaves can be used like spinach. They may be eaten in salads at a young tender stage and as the plant grows they can be harvested straight from the stem and lightly cooked. Celtuce is a cool weather crop with spring and autumn sowing recommended for best results. Very easy to grow. Simply sowing in a depth of 0.6 to 1.2 cm (1/4inch to 1/2inch), space 20 to 30cm (8 to 12in) in the row, and treat like regular lettuce. The perfect temperature for germination is 4 to 16C (40 to 60F). Customer Service: Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Free Shipping: Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. There is no tracking number for economy shipping. Economy shipping order usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on the state you live. If you want seeds to arrive faster and safely with the tracking, it is HIGHLY recommended to choose USPS Ground Advantage.