CELERY TALL UTAH
Description
Tall Utah Celery Seeds 1455. There is no doubt that celery is a demanding vegetable to grow. At the same time it is a rewarding vegetable to grow for gardeners with skill, determination and a long growing season. Tall Utah has an early maturity (for celery) and is resistant to bolting under summer stress. Vigorous plants produce nicely flavoured, crisp stalks. Plants reach a mature height of 45 cm (16″). Stalks can be enjoyed young as well.
How to Grow
2100 seed/gram. Start seed indoors 10-12 weeks before your typical last frost date. Germination occurs in 3 weeks at 21-24 C (70-75 F). After germination grow seedlings on under lights at a slightly cooler temperature of 16 C (60 F). Harden off and transplant to a sunny site in the garden in mid May to mid June. A fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.0 is best. Set plants 15-20 cm (6-8″) apart in rows spaced 90 cm (36″) apart. Blanche the stalks by gradually earthing up the stems, beginning when they are roughly 30 cm (12″) high. Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Keeping the soil evenly moist through the entire growing season is absolutely critical for proper stalk formation.
LIFECYCLE
Biennial Harvested as an Annual
PROPAGATION
Start Indoors
DAYS TO EMERGENCE
15
LIGHT
Full Sun
GROWTH HABIT
Sturdy
FROST TOLERANCE
Can Withstand Light Frost
DAYS TO HARVEST
100
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
Prior Experience Beneficial
HERITAGE
Open Pollinated
FAMILY NAME
Apiaceae
LATIN
Apium graveolens