| "Celery
Utah Improved" is a Ferry Morse seed. It produces thick,
tender flavorful stalks. The leaves are excellent as a garnish.
The Bed: Add a fresh layer
of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to
loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level.
How to Grow: Celery needs
a long growing season. To get a good jump on growing Celery
purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center, or
pre-start plants indoors. Space transplants 6" to 8"
apart in rows 24" apart. Water transplants as needed.
Harvesting: Harvest after
first light frost. Plants can be left in the garden if very
heavily mulched with straw. To blanch Celery tightly wrap the
stocks with newspapers late in the season. Secure the newspaper
with twist ties or rubber bands.
Available Hybrids - Cultivars: Brilliant
110 days, Mentor 100 days, Dolvi 150 days.
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