Celeriac Seeds

Bring a distinctive celery-like flavor to your kitchen with celeriac seeds from David's Garden Seeds®. Also called celery root, celeriac is grown primarily for its rounded, swollen base rather than the thick, crisp stalks of stalk celery. Beneath its knobbly exterior is firm, pale flesh that adds savory depth to soups, mashes and roasted vegetable dishes.

Plan Ahead for This Long-Season Crop

Celeriac needs time to develop, so use the variety's maturity information and your local planting calendar to plan your start. It performs best with steady growth and mild conditions. Compare the growing details in the listing below before choosing your sowing and transplanting dates.

• Start tiny seeds carefully: Follow the packet's instructions for sowing depth, light and temperature. Germination can be slow, so keep the seed-starting mix consistently moist without saturating it.
• Transplant healthy seedlings: Gradually harden off indoor-grown plants before moving them to the garden. Avoid burying the growing crown too deeply.
• Prepare fertile, well-drained soil: Choose a sunny bed and follow the variety's spacing guidance to give the swollen bases room to develop.
• Maintain even moisture: Water consistently through dry periods, mulch to help conserve moisture and keep weeds from competing with young plants.

Harvest and Prepare Celery Root

Harvest when the swollen bases reach the size recommended for the variety, loosening the soil carefully before lifting. Trim the foliage and small roots, and refrigerate harvested celeriac to help preserve freshness. Storage life depends on harvest condition and storage conditions.

Scrub and peel away the rough outer surface before preparing the flesh. Try celeriac roasted in cubes, simmered in soup or mashed with potatoes. It can also be finely shredded for a crisp slaw. Place cut pieces in acidulated water during preparation to help reduce browning.

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