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Cutting Celery — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cutting Celery
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-85days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z3–6USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Feathery, leafy foliage
Flavour: Delicate celery flavor, milder and more tender than standard celery, with aromatic herbal notes.

In the kitchen

Salads, soups, stews, vegetable medleys, garnishes, fresh herb blends, salad mixes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Celery leaf miners, aphids, slugs
Diseases: Leaf spot, septoria, early blight

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesCelery repels hornworms and other tomato pests, while tomatoes provide shade

CabbageCelery deters cabbage worms and flea beetles that attack brassicas

OnionsStrong scent repels celery flies and aphids that commonly attack celery

LeeksRepel carrot flies and celery flies through aromatic compounds

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting celery

MarigoldsDeter nematodes and various flying insects that damage celery

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve celery's flavor and growth

SpinachCompatible growth habits and helps retain soil moisture for celery

Avoid

CarrotsBoth attract carrot flies and compete for similar nutrients in the soil

ParsleySame family as celery, attracts identical pests and competes for nutrients

CornHeavy feeder that depletes nitrogen needed by celery, creates too much shade

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Cutting Celery?

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