Heirloom Tall Utah Celery
$2.99
Thick, crisp, crunchy, medium-dark green stalks reach a foot or more when well grown. Tall Utah Celery is recommended for home gardens as well as commercial farm use, and produces impressive stalks with good market potential. Excellent yield and resists bolting under adverse conditions. It first appeared on the market in 1953, so technically it’s an heirloom variety.
4 in stock
Product Description
Difficulty:
Moderate to Hard
Timing:
Start indoors in late winter to mid-spring. Optimal soil temperature is 60-75°F. Seeds take up to 20-30 days for germination.
Starting:
Sow seeds no more than ¼” deep, 3 seeds per pot, and thin to the strongest plant or transplant to one per pot..
Growing:
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Celery is a heavy feeder and needs rich, moist soil. Add compost to soil and apply ¼-½ cup of complete organic fertilizer 5′ row. Transplant when seedlings are 4″-5″ tall. Avoid transplanting until night time temperatures are reliably at 50°F or warmer. Space transplants 12″ apart. Water frequently. Premature bolting may result from young plants being exposed to temperatures below 55°F for several days.
Harvest:
For best flavor and longer storage, water plants the day before harvest. Stalks on the outside of the plant can be harvested at any time. The entire plant may be harvested once the desired size is reached, but the home gardener should leave the plant in the garden and take only what is needed, leaving the root intact. If winter is not too cold, celery will stand in the garden until spring, allowing for light pickings for soups and salads.
Days to Maturity: 110 days
Planting Depth: 1/4″
Distance Apart: 12″
Amount: 500mg
