Apium graveolens## HOW TO GROW CELERY Start indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost, plant out 1 week after frost. For fall harvest, transplant 3 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Bolting is caused by 10 days below 55˚F, when hardening off for transplant, reduce water 7-10 days. Do not harden off celery by lowering temperatures. Can handle heat and consistent moisture but prefers cool temps between 60-70˚F. Requires fertility for best crop. Garden harvest by cutting outside stalks as needed. For market remove outward growing stems and leaves, cut entire plant just below ground. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 7. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 56,000 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 55%. Usual seed life: 8 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 3 miles.Planting Depth surface requires lightSoil Temp. Germ. 60-75˚FDays to Germ. 14-21Plant Spacing 8”Row Spacing 24–36”Days To Maturity 120–140Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Tall, medium-dark green stalk and foliage with an upright and compact growth habit. Plants grow to 30” tall and produce moderately ribbed, smooth stalks 10-11” long to the first joint. Good heart development, high-yielding and robust. Strong roots. Tolerant to some strains of Western celery mosaic virus. Not self-blanching. Plants will bolt in cold weather. Eat raw, fresh, and crisp, or cook in many ways. Mild flavor of celery and parsley make it delicious soups, stews, au gratin or pureed with mash potatoes. Ingredient in Waldorf salad with celery, apples and walnuts. High in vitamin C. Tags: Color: Green, Season: Spring Fall, Certification: Biodynamic.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.
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