Celery Greensleeves – Mr. Fothergill’s Seeds

Description:

Apium graveolens

Almost string-less pale green flesh, great crunch and flavor. Easy to grow, stands well and is slow to bolt. High in fiber.

Indoors March to May. Sow 0.5cm (") deep in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, greenhouse or on a cool windowsill. A temperature of 15-20C (60-68F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days.

Transplant seedlings to other trays, 5cm (2") apart, when large enough to handle (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem). Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, 25cm (10") apart, May-June, into rich, well dug soil. Allow 30cm (1') between rows. Water well.

Harvest: August to November.

Approx. 100 seeds