Keep soil moist and temperatures 70☏ if possible. GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow 10–12 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Needs constant supply of water to give best flavor and yield. Do not let the soil dry out, indoors or out. PREPARATION: Celeraic requires a fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0–7.0. When working with this crop on hot, sunny days, we recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants and washing any exposed skin surfaces as soon as possible after contact. Tips: In rare instances contact with the foliage can result in a severe rash. We suggest blanching for best eating quality celery. Store roots at 32☏ with 98–100% relative humidity. May be dunked in cold water to bring temperature down if harvested in warm temperatures. Harvest in morning when heat is at a minimum. Stalks may be blanched if desired by hilling up with soil or by placing paper collars around plants. Harvesting: Cut stalks when desired size. Sometimes, celery stalks will split if they do not receive enough moisture.ĭays to Maturity: Celery can take up to 140 days before it is ready to harvest. Celery needs constant supply of water to give best flavor and yield.įertilizer: Celery requires a fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0–7.0. Watering: Make sure celery is planted in the lowest area of the garden, as it requires lots of water.Do not let the soil dry out, indoors or out. Set plants 6–8″ apart in rows 24–36″ apart. Do not expose to weather below 50☏.Transplant 10-12 week seedlings outdoors when weather is warm and settled (late spring). Do not harden off celery plants by lowering temperatures! Give more sunlight and wind conditions slowly over 7-10 days until ready for outdoor conditions. Seedlings emerge in 2–3 weeks and then temperature can be reduced to 60☏. Planting: Sow 10–12 weeks before transplanting outdoors. To aid in planting, mix the seeds with a little bit of sand and then sprinkle the mixture over soil. The vegetable is most often used as a garnish or a healthy snack.īefore Planting: Celery seeds are very small and difficult to plant. Celery is a low-calorie, high-nutrient vegetable used for its seeds, stalks and leaves. Celery tastes better grown from the garden, but to grow celery requires patience and skill.
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