Gaia Organic Seeds - Chinese Pink Celery
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Chinese Pink Celery | Apium graveolens | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Biennial | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
Light pink color celery, originated from China. Popularized by Baker Creek Seeds. Strong flavour. Bolts quickly and unevenly. Harvest young and eat like cilantro with periodic sowing for continuous harvest. Some plant sprouts back after cutting back.
Companion plants: Tomato, Spinach, Onion, Beans, Sage, Thyme, Cabbage, Basil.
Far from: Potato, Parsley, Carrot, Parsnip.
Planting tip: Start seedlings indoors 10-12 weeks before planting. Transplant is highly recommended. It can be transplanted 2-3 weeks before the last frost date. May bolt if the temperature below 12°C in the day and 4°C at night.
Harvesting tip: Harvest while curds are still tight. Tie leaves together for a blanched effect. The stalk will lighten the colour and flavour will milder. Cool right after harvesting.
Storage tip: Store at 1-2°C at 95% humidity for up to 2 weeks.
