Pink Chinese Celery Seeds produce a compact, upright leafy vegetable known for its slender, pink stems and aromatic green leaves. This cool-season crop grows well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Pink Chinese Celery is suitable for successive sowing throughout the growing season and matures quickly, making it ideal for home gardens and small-space cultivation.
Features
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Upright, compact growth habit
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Produces slender pink stems with aromatic green leaves
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Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
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Thrives in cool-season growing conditions
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Adapts to full sun or partial shade
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Quick-maturing and suitable for successive planting
Specifications
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Scientific name: Apium graveolens var. secalinum
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Common name (US): Chinese Celery
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Seed type / variety: Pink stemmed variety
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Growth habit: Upright, leafy biennial (grown as annual)
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USDA zones: 3 to 10
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Planting season: Spring and fall
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Growing season: Spring through early summer; fall
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Sowing Season: Spring and late summer
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Sowing season months: March to May; August to September
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Germination time and conditions: 10 to 14 days at 60 to 70 F in moist soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
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Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
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Mature plant size: 12 to 18 inches tall; 6 to 8 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 6 to 8 inches apart