The Utah Celery ( Apium graveolens var. Dulce ) is an open pollinated, heirloom, Non GMO variety originally from the Mediterranean and has been grown since 1953. Utah Celery is a stringless variety with great taste, nice thick crispy stalks, and a tightly folded heart, it is a popular choice for its reliability and its resistance to disease.
Every part of celery can be eaten, and they are packed with nutrition & health benefits. It is high in vitamins A, B, D & K, folate, magnesium, phosphorus. calcium, potassium, riboflavin, and manganese. Celery is also a good source of dietary fibre and is low in saturated fats and cholesterol.
Growth
Utah Celery is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows to approximately 60-75 cm’s in height. They prefer nutrient rich, well composted soil. For best growth fertilise well and the soil keep moist. Celery has a shallow root system so keeping the soil moist is important.
We always recommend growing your food organically, so when fertilising or trying to keep pests under control, keep in mind that there are always organic options. Your body and family will thank you!
Celery can be grown in containers / pots. See germination instructions in the tab below for further details.
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
FAMILY:
Apiaceae
CLIMATE:
Cold to Tropical
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
10 to 35°C / 50 to 95°F – Temperatures below 10°C/50°F can cause the plant to bolt to seed.
SOIL TYPE:
Soil should be loose and well-draining but kept moist. Nutrient rich soil / compost for best growth and flavour.
LOCATION:
Part shade, morning sun only – around 6 hours a day
HEIGHT:
Up to 75 cm’s (30 inch) above ground
WIDTH:
Up to 12 cm’s (5 inches)
pH:
6.0-7.5
GROWTH TYPE:
Biennial
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Medium
POLLINATION:
Pollinated by Bees & other Insects, Open Pollination
MATURITY:
Average 100-120 days
GERMINATION RATES:
96%
GERMINATION TIME:
10-14 days at temperatures between 14-22°C / 57-72°F
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 2200-2800
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
Yes
WEED POTENTIAL:
No
EDIBLE:
Yes
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 3 years.
FACTS ABOUT APIUM GRAVEOLENS (Celery)
Celery can be frozen. To do this cut your celery to the desired size, boil some water and blanch for 3 minutes, then dry them off and freeze. This is a great way to have some available at other times of the year, for stews, stir fries & soup.
Traditional medicine has used celery for thousands of years to control blood pressure, for weight loss, arthritis, anxiety, and internal cleansing.
Celery is also an ingredient for spice and perfume.
