![]() Make sure that the four inch pots have drainage holes. Carefully transplant each seedling into four inch pots that contain a rich soil mix. When seedlings are at the six leaf stage, gently prick out and separate the strongest ones from the group. Germination time varies but most celery seed will germinate in 10-12 days. Check the seeds for germination daily but you may not have to mist/water them daily. It is very important to keep the soil moist but never soggy. A room temperature of approximately 21 degrees is recommended. Mist and cover your containers with plastic wrap or a transparent tray lid and place them in a bright light location. Celery needs light to germinate so do not cover it with more starting mix. It also comes in pelleted form which takes the chore out of thinning after germination. Celery seed is very fine and the vermiculite holds the seed in place and slowly releases moisture around it. Lightly tamp down the soil surface and cover it with a very fine layer of pre-moistened vermiculite. Preferably a mix that has some nutrient in it that will sustain the seedlings until they are transplanted into four inch pots. Make sure your containers have good drainage and fill them with a quality, pre-moistened, seed starting mix. This disinfects the container and goes along way in preventing damping off disease. No matter what container you choose, it must be washed with soap and water and soaked for 20 minutes in a 9 parts water to 1 part bleach solution. To begin, it is recommended that you can use a new or used seed starting tray. This is a good time to buy a grow light set-up with a timer as grow lights provide consistent light and keep the celery plants compact from the start. Some new varieties have shorter days to harvest which is a bonus for our climate. Celery days to harvest is roughly 100-120 days dependent on the variety. The shelf life of a packet of seeds is usually three to four years if kept in the dark in an air tight container. Pelleted seed is available which helps to save time on thinning in the future. Celery seeds are very fine so there is usually quite a few in a pack. At best, the seed has a 55% germination rate so don’t be discouraged if only a few of your seeds produce plants. Let’s get started!Ĭelery seed should be started inside 10-14 weeks ahead of the projected last frost date. dulce) and growing them on in your garden. This DIY is about starting green stalk celery seeds (Apium graveolens var. It has no significant disease problems other than the possibility of aster yellows a disease spread by leafhoppers. Celery is well known as a diuretic due to its high salt content. These are compounds that help inhibit the development of cancer cells. Celery contains coumarin and acetylenics. It is also full of Vitamins A, K, C and is a source of calcium and potassium. ![]() Home grown celery is very flavorful and most varieties have a high fibre content (strings). Today, celery is used primarily for dipping, soups, salads, stir fries and in stuffing. If you are a bit heavy handed with watering, this is your plant! It is divided into three types green stalk, leaf and celeriac. Celery is a biennial and has very similar flowers to carrots which are biennial as well. The soil must be kept moist at all times. It is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae or Umbelliferae). In the 1600s, France followed suit and began to use it as part of their diet.Ĭelery (Apium graveolens) is a cool weather, long season crop. Celery has been found in Egyptian Pharoah’s tombs and Romans used it in cooking. Wild Celery was native to the Mediterranean and grew in boggy soil. It was used to treat colds, poor digestion, bouts of flu, arthritis, water retention and liver /spleen ailments. Way back in the day, celery was used as a medicinal herb by the Egyptians and Greeks. And yes, you can grow celery in Saskatchewan! Many of us know this already but if you are just new to vegetable gardening and starting seeds, this may come as breaking news! Regarding vegetables though, the exception to the statement above are Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, hot peppers, celeriac and celery. ![]() ![]() Here in Saskatoon, for most flowers and vegetables, February might be a bit early. Gardeners begin to get the seed starting itch in February. ![]()
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