Description
Redventure Celery Seeds grow Apium graveolens with deep red to burgundy stalks, green celery leaves, and crisp classic celery flavor. The naturally colored stalks add contrast to kitchen gardens, harvest baskets, raised beds, and edible landscapes, especially when grown with consistent moisture and cool-season conditions.
Why Grow It
- Deep red to burgundy celery stalks create dramatic color in edible gardens and harvest displays.
- Classic crisp celery texture and savory flavor for fresh dishes, soups, and kitchen use.
- Best started indoors early, then transplanted into rich, consistently moist soil.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Apium graveolens |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Biennial vegetable commonly grown as an annual crop |
| Mature height | Typically 18-24 in. tall at harvest |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Harvest crisp red stalks in about 85-100 days; grown for stalks, not flowers |
| Seed count | 50 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Surface sow or press seeds gently into moist mix, keep at 65-75 F, and transplant after frost into rich soil. |
| Spacing | 8-12 in. apart in consistently moist garden beds or edible landscape rows |
| Germination | Usually 14-21 days at 65-75 F with steady moisture and light surface sowing |
Best For
- kitchen gardens
- cool-season raised beds
- edible landscapes
- harvest baskets
- colorful vegetable rows
Packet Details
Includes 50 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Start early indoors and keep plants evenly moist after transplanting.
FAQ
When should I start Redventure Celery seeds?
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost, then transplant after frost into rich, moist soil.
Does celery need steady moisture?
Yes. Celery performs best when soil stays consistently moist; drought stress can reduce stalk quality.
Why are the stalks red?
Redventure develops red to burgundy coloration naturally, with cool growing conditions and good light helping color and texture.
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