Celery Seeds

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Grow fresh flavor for everyday meals with celery seeds from David's Garden Seeds®. Celery brings crisp stalks and aromatic leaves to soups, salads and savory dishes. And what would traditional turkey dressing be without celery? Explore the varieties below for their stalk characteristics, maturity and growing requirements.

Plan Ahead for a Steady-Growing Crop

Celery needs a long growing season and consistent care. It generally performs best in mild conditions rather than prolonged heat or drought. Match your sowing and transplanting dates to your local climate and the variety's instructions, allowing enough time for plants to reach harvest size.

Sow tiny seeds carefully: Follow the seed packet for depth, light and temperature requirements. Germination can be slow, so keep the starting mix moist without waterlogging it.
Transplant established seedlings: Gradually harden off indoor-grown plants before moving them outside. Avoid exposing young plants to extended cold, which can encourage premature flowering.
Prepare fertile soil: Choose a sunny bed with moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Follow the variety's spacing guidance and soil-test recommendations for feeding.
Keep water consistent: Celery needs reliable moisture for steady growth. Mulch to conserve moisture and avoid allowing the bed to dry out repeatedly.

Harvest Stalks and Use the Leaves

Follow the variety's harvest guidance. Where suitable, take outer stalks as needed while leaving the center to grow, or harvest the whole plant at maturity. Refrigerate promptly and protect harvested stalks from drying out.

Enjoy celery fresh for crunch, sauté it with onions as a savory base or add it to soups, stews and turkey dressing. The leaves can also lend celery flavor to stocks and cooked dishes. Flavor and stalk texture vary by variety and growing conditions.