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Celery Giant Red 1
A reliable trench variety  with a purple tint to the stalks which  turn pink once blanched. Excellent flavour with a slightly open habit this varity will hold up until into the new year.

When to Sow: Feb - Apr

HOW TO SOW: 
Pre prepare the ground with manure or  compost for final planting.
 
Sow indoors  - In pots or moudules of moist well drained compost and cover with a sprinkle of soil . Ideal Temp 18°C. Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on until plants are robust enough to withstand pests and harden off before planting out to final positions 30cm appart after all danger of frost has  passed.  Plant into a 30 cm deep trench which can be filled as the celery grows for blanching the stems.
 
  • Classification: Half Hardy Annual
  • Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
  • Harvest Time:Aug- Nov
 
  • Site: Full Sun
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: Neutral
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Water well throughout growing season and liquid feed as necessary. Straw can be used around the base of the plants to help self blanching.
  • Use: Edible
 
  • Harvest: By lifting whole  plants with a spade.
  • Days to Maturity:  169 Days
  • Feed:Manure
  • Plant Spacing:  20cm

Celery Giant Red

£1.95Price

  • 966 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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