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Planted these last month and they're already a foot tall with thick, crisp stalks that taste exactly like a cross between celery and lettuce. The germination rate was excellent, every seed sprouted within a week. Perfect for anyone who wants an unusual but easy-to-grow green.

I was skeptical about a lettuce that tastes like celery, but these seeds sprouted quickly and the flavor is exactly as described. The seedlings were vigorous and I'm already harvesting tender stems for stir-fries.

Finally, a seed that actually lives up to the hype—these germinated in under a week with no fuss. The stems have that perfect crunch, just like Epicurious promised. I'm already planning my second planting.