Celery Greensleeves – Mr. Fothergill’s Seeds
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 (¼”) deep in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, greenhouse or on a cool windowsill. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) 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.
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