Celery ‘Tendercrisp’

Botanical Name: Apium graveolens Lifecycle: Annual Heritage: The Mediterranean 'Tendercrisp' Celery is a heavy producer of compact dark green tall stalks. Popular for being a consistent performer in the home garden. Grow quickly with adequate water and use liquid fertiliser for best results. Crunchy and delicious with mild flavour. It resists bolting and can be harvested at any stage of growth. You can harvest the stalks individually or cut the entire plant at the base. The leaves can also be eaten like parsley or coriander. SOWING: Spring - Early Autumn Transplant Celery seeds are best sown in spring through early autumn. Celery seeds are best sown in trays for transplanting, or they can be sown directly in place approx. 10 cm apart, when soil temperatures are between 15°c – 25°c. 15°c - 25°c 14 - 28 days Transplant tray-grown seedlings once they have 3-4 mature leaves and a well established root system to a final spacing of approx. 30cm - 40cm apart. 30cm - 40cm 85 - 115 days Half-Hardy TIPS: Keep well watered for best results, especially during dry weather. APPROX SEEDS PER PACKET: HOME GARDEN ($3.90) 1000 seeds