Chinese Pink Celery (Organic 60-80 Days)

Slender and stunning cotton candy pink stalks are earlier and easier to grow compared to the large stalked European varieties with more crunch and flavor; herbal with a hint of salty notes. Use both the leaves and stalks, try it raw or pickled, or add to stir-fries, soups, stews, and stocks. 

100 seeds

PLANTING

Apium graveolens

Germination: 14-21 days, soaking seeds overnight aids germination

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF. 

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/8-1/4" deep

Sowing Indoors: Start 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Soaking seeds overnight aids germination. Keep soil moist and temperatures at 70-75ºF. Liquid fertilize seedlings every 7-10 days. Transplant after last frost, 8-12” apart.

Sowing Outdoors: Not recommended, especially in northern areas

Harvest: Stalks over 8-10”, from the outside first. Harvest the entire plant from late summer through the fall.

Tips: Needs fertile soil and consistent moisture throughout the entire season for optimum growth. Add compost to the planting area and/or add organic fertilizer. Mulching will help retain moisture and control weeds.