CELERY-TALL UTAH
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CELERY-TALL UTAH is a popular and widely adapted celery variety that is easy to grow in the home garden. These vigorous sturdy plants produce smooth, stringless, glossy dark green stalks that are known for their crisp texture and delicious flavour. Features good inner heart development & strong roots. Excellent disease resistance. To get fresh crisp stalks it requires plenty of manure & water, & don't let the soil dry out because celery has shallow roots. Sow in spring and autumn.
Celery-Tall Utah is a self-blanching type of celery, which means that it does not require earthing up or blanching to achieve its characteristic pale green colour.
Sow seeds director in individual pots. As the seed of Tall Utah Celery is very tiny, add several into each pot. After they have germinated & are large enough to thin, remove all but two or three. As they continue to grow remember to keep thinning.
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How to Grow Tall Utah Celery
- Celery-Tall Utah requires soil rich in nutrients and organic matter. Start by preparing the soil by removing any weeds, rocks, and debris. Work in plenty of compost and well-rotted manure to improve soil fertility and structure.
- Start Tall Utah Celery seeds indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Sow the seeds in trays or individual pots filled with potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the containers in a warm bright location until the seedlings emerge.
- When the seedlings have grown to about 10cm (4 inches) tall and have several sets of true leaves, they are ready to transplant. Plant the seedlings about 30cm (12 inches) apart in rows spaced about 60cm (24 inches) apart.
- Watering Tall Utah Celery regularly to maintain moisture to grow well. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Fertilise Tall Utah Celery regularly as it is a heavy feeder and requires regular fertilisation to produce large and healthy stalks. Apply a balanced fertiliser every two to three weeks throughout the growing season.
- Harvest at around 110 days when the celery should be mature. The stalks can be harvested when they are roughly 30cm (12 inches) tall and 5cm (2 inches) in diameter. To harvest, simply cut the stalks at the base of the plant.
Heritage of Tall Utah Celery
Celery-Tall Utah was developed in Utah in the 1940s by a group of farmers. It is known for its tall, sturdy stalks and crisp texture, and is often used in soups, stews, and salads. The variety is also popular among home gardeners due to its hardiness and ease of cultivation. It has a long growing season and a high tolerance for heat and cold temperatures. Excellent choice for gardeners who want to extend their growing season and produce a reliable crop of fresh greens throughout the year. This versatile crop can be used in salads, soups, stews, and many other dishes. Its slightly bitter flavour pairs well with sweet and tangy dressings and adds a unique texture and flavour to any recipe. With proper care and attention, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of this delicious and nutritious leafy green.| Plant Height | 60 - 90cm (1'12" - 2'11") |
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| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Biennial (grown a an annual) |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | No special preparation is needed, but soaking seeds in water overnight may help |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 - 1.0mm (⅛") |
| Plant Spacing | 15 - 30cm (⅝" - 1⅛") |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6") |
| Watering | Regular watering, especially during hot and dry periods. |
| Good Companion Plants | Tomatoes, Cabbage, Beans, Onions, Spinach, Nasturtiums |
| Bad Companion Plants | Corn, Parsley, Carrots, Fennel, Dill |
| Pests | Aphids, Celery Leafminer, Celery Worm, Slugs and Snails, Cutworm, Thrips, Whiteflies |
| Diseases | Fusarium wilt, Early blight, Late blight, Bacterial leaf spot, Septoria leaf spot |
CELERY-TALL UTAH
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