Celery Stalk Tall Utah [Apium graveolens var. dulce]

The Tall Utah celery is a biennial vegetable and medicinal plant. Like all cultivated forms of celery, this variety also comes from the wild form and has originally been found in Europe, North Africa, Madeira, Canary Islands, Yemen, Western Asia, Central Asia and the Caucasus region at least since the Middle Ages. Celery was already used as a medicinal plant in ancient times. With dark green leaves and medium-sized celery stalks, it has a balanced, pleasant taste. The variety is fast-growing with a short cultivation period, high-yielding and robust. Not self-bleaching. Can be used in many ways in the kitchen, both raw and cooked. Autumn cultivation in mild climate conditions is possible in a greenhouse or with frost protection. This variety is sensitive to frost.

General information
Plant family: Apiaceae
Lifecycle: Biennial
Days until harvest: 100 days
Plant hight approx: 60 cm
Root type: Shallow and deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: High
Water requirements: High
Winter hardiness: until 3°C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Constantly moist, saline, sandy, loamy, humus

pH value: 6.5 until 7.5

Information on sowing and planting
Germ type: Light germinator
Sowing depth: 0 cm
Best germination temperature: 18-21°C
Germination time: 10-20 days
Plant-, row distance: 30x30 cm

Optimal mix culture: Cabbage, Bean, Cucumber, Chamomile, Leek, Chard, Rocket, Spinach, Tomato, Buckwheat, Mahonia, Marjoram, Shepherd's purse, Garlic
Unfavorable mix culture: Artichoke, Dill, Carrot, Potato, Lettuce, Corn, Pepper, Parsley

Planting information
Celery is sown in areas with mild winters with average temperatures around 18°C from February to June. In northern, cooler areas, sowing is carried out at the same temperature in spring, protected indoors from February to May.
In order to utilize the potential of each individual plant, it is recommended to pre-grow in small boxes and then prick out. After germination, do not place it significantly colder. A cold stimulus at this point in development can trigger early bolting. The seedlings are ready for planting after the last frosts when the root ball is about 50% rooted. It is important to ensure that the seedlings are planted on the same soil level.
An optimal location is sunny with saline, evenly moist to swampy soils in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean countries.
For a longer harvest period, care should be taken when harvesting to harvest outer stalks first and not to injure the heart. Due to the fine shallow roots, hooking between the plants is not recommended.
The incorporation of plant or wood ash, biochar, algae lime or stone dust promotes the formation of clumps to retain moisture in the soil.

Other names
Latin botanical names: Apium graveolens var dulce
English names: Celery stalk
German names: Stangensellerie, Staudensellerie
Portuguese names: Talos de aipo
Spanish names: Tallos de apio
French names: Branches de céleri

Ingredients
Celery is low in calories and contains many valuable ingredients such as vitamins A, C and E as well as many different B vitamins. Protein and valuable fiber as well as important minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium. The essential oils contained in celery have an antibacterial effect.

Potent germination capacity: 3-4 years