Daily
Water Requirement
Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
All Seasons
Sowing Season
Biennial
Type
Apium Graveolens
Description
Tall Utah has dark green stalks and a very compact habit. It is a vigorous grower & is a popular green celery for late use. Celery mainly grows as a biennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a period of 2 years.
Plant
Tall Utah variety is taller and greener than the original variety. A better choice for short seasons than other varieties, it can be harvested at any stage. Celery leaves are also edible and tasty, and contain significant amounts of vitamin A.
Maturity
Harvest starts from 70-170 Days
Environment
Celery requires full sun, rich, loamy soil and heavy, consistent water and patience. Incorporate lots of organic matter into the soil to help hold moisture. Avoid overhead watering which can collect between the stalks and promote disease and pest problems.
Planting & Growing Instructions
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep.
- Firm lightly and keep evenly moist.
- Seedlings are very small and may take up to 30 days to emerge.
- Keep soil evenly moist and be patient. Keep evenly moist.
- Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks .
- If you are growing in small cells, you may need to transplant the seedlings to 3 or 4 inch pots when seedlings have at least 3 pairs of leaves before transplanting to the garden so they have enough room to develop strong roots.
Height after growth
18"-24"
Planting Season
August to October
Note
Used as seeds only and not for consumption.Seeds to be sown before expiry date
