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Celery

Apium graveolens

Category: Other

Celery is a long-season crop that can be tricky to grow, some might say, the trickiest of all. It likes fertile soil, cool temperatures, and constant moisture. It will not tolerate heat and can be hard to transplant. Summer crops in the north and winter crops in the south make celery a year-round producer. All the work is worth it when you harvest crunchy, green stalks.

How to Grow Celery

Quick Info

Spacing
1/Square
Depth
0.1 in
0.1 in
Sun
Full Sun
Water
1 in/week
Season
Cool
Frost
Semi-Tolerant
Height
1-2 ft
Germination
10-30 days
Germination Temp
60-75 °F
Sprout to Harvest
140-155 days
Soil pH
Acidic - Slightly Acidic

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Varieties

Amsterdam
Amsterdam Easy 'cutting' type celery with larger leaves and small stalks, perfect for seasoning broths, soups, and countless dishes.
Chinese Pink
Chinese Pink A stunning, easy-to-grow, bright pink celery from China with a yummy, lightly sweet flavor and light, crunchy texture.
Chinese White
Chinese White A delicate and delicious Chinese variety with snow-white stalks. Easy to grow and more heat tolerant than other celery varieties.
D'Elne
D'Elne Short and stout, refined and reliable celery from France with nutritious green stalks and gourmet flavor.
Giant Prague
Giant Prague This robust heirloom produces a large, knobby, creamy white root with a mild, nutty, celery-like flavor.
Giant Red
Giant Red Traditional red celery with purplish-red stalks that turn pink when cooked. Cold hardy and flavorful.
Golden Self-Blanching
Golden Self-Blanching Known for its golden hue, this heirloom celery develops tender, stringless stalks and a thick, solid heart.
Merengo
Merengo An easy-to-grow celery yielding flavorful stalks, made simpler to plant with its conveniently pelleted seeds.
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Growing from Seed

The National Gardening Association recommends soaking seeds in warm water overnight prior to planting to reduce germination time.

Planting Considerations

Celery may bolt if young seedlings are exposed to temperatures below 55°F (13°C) for several days.

Harvesting

The parts of celery that are harvested are mainly the stalks, which will be above ground. Harvest stalks from the outside in. You may begin harvesting when stalks are about 8 inches tall.

Storage

Keep celery in a plastic bag, in the refrigerator. It should be used within two weeks.

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