Tall UtahDelicious, crunchy, and popular, celery grows up to 30 inches tall and has long smooth stems. He has good heart development, strong roots, and good disease resistance. Ripens up to 100 days, is suitable for short seasons, and can be harvested at any time after the stems are at least six inches tall.
Experts believe that it was probably first grown in the Mediterranean basin. In ancient times, celery was prized for its medicinal properties. European chefs have been using it as a condiment since the seventeenth century. It is believed that a Scotsman named George Taylor brought celery to the United States. Harvesting: Trim the entire plant at soil level when it is 3″ in diameter, or cut off individual outer stems when it is 12″ tall. Celery leaves can also be used fresh as a seasoning or in salads. Seed Saving: To save seed in areas where the ground freezes over winter, it will be necessary to dig up the celery before the first heavy frost; cover the roots with dirt and the stalks with straw, and keep them in a humid location with near-freezing temperatures. In the spring, remove rotted or damaged stalks and set out the plants after the last frost. In warmer climates, leave the celery in the ground and cover them thickly with mulch over winter. In the spring, allow the plant to flower; when the seed heads on the flower grow brown and dry, cut them off and allow them to fully dry indoors. Remove as much chaff as possible, then store it in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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