Celery Tendercrisp is a non-GMO heirloom grown for sturdy plants and thick, crisp stalks with mild, sweet flavor. Harvest celery for fresh snacks, crunchy salads, savory soups and everyday cooking. Each packet contains 1000 seeds for planting. The listing's approximate 70–80-day maturity from transplant is a guide; growing conditions and planting dates influence readiness.

Give this celery a steady start and consistent moisture as it grows. Its stalks lend themselves to more than a soup base: thinly slice them into a fresh apple salad, cut them for a vegetable tray or gently cook them with onion and herbs. Harvest individual outer stalks as needed or cut the whole plant once it reaches a useful size.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%

Why Choose Celery Tendercrisp?

• Crisp Stalks: Add satisfying crunch to snacks, salads and sandwich fillings.
• Mild, Sweet Flavor: Enjoy harvested stalks fresh or cooked in savory dishes.
• Versatile Harvest: Slice for salads, chop for soups or braise as a side.
• Heirloom Variety: A traditional open-pollinated choice. Seed saving requires suitable isolation and allowing plants to flower in a later season.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Not genetically engineered.

Planting Tips for Success

• Site: Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil that holds moisture.
• Starting Seeds: Start indoors approximately 10–12 weeks before transplanting. Press tiny seeds onto the surface or cover only lightly according to packet directions.
• Germination: Keep the seedbed evenly moist without waterlogging. Allow time for slow emergence.
• Transplanting: Harden seedlings gradually and follow local guidance for planting outdoors after hard-frost danger.
• Spacing: Follow packet recommendations and allow room for stalk development and airflow.
• Feeding: Use compost and fertilizer according to soil needs and label rates.
• Watering: Maintain even moisture. Mulch around plants without burying crowns and avoid severe drying.
• Support and Weeding: Staking is generally unnecessary. Weed carefully around shallow roots.
• Harvest: Cut individual outer stalks or harvest the whole plant at a useful size. Wash harvested celery thoroughly and refrigerate.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh: Serve washed stalks with dip or slice into salads.
• Soup: Add chopped celery to soups, stews and broth.
• Sautéed: Cook with onion, carrots and herbs as a savory base.
• Braised: Gently cook stalks with broth until tender.
• Juiced: Use thoroughly washed harvested stalks in fresh juice blends.

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Nutritional Information

General raw celery reference values retained from this listing, not a variety-specific laboratory analysis. Per 2 medium harvested stalks (110 grams), not planting seeds. Values vary.

• Calories: 18
• Total Fat: 0.2 gram (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 88 milligrams (4% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 3.8 grams (1% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 grams (6% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 1.6 grams
• Protein: 0.8 gram
• Vitamin K: 29.6 micrograms (25% Daily Value)
• Folate: 42 micrograms (11% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 286 milligrams (6% Daily Value)
• Vitamin A: 22 micrograms RAE (2% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Stalk size, texture, color and maturity vary with soil, weather and care.
• Seed Storage: Store cool and dry, away from sunlight and moisture.
• Planting Zones: Use local frost dates and seasonal celery-growing guidance.
• Allergy Note: Avoid celery if allergic.

Tendercrisp Celery and Apple Salad

A fresh, crunchy side made with harvested celery stalks, not planting seeds. Serves 4. Prep: 15 minutes. No cooking required.

Ingredients

• 4 cups thinly sliced harvested Tendercrisp celery
• 1 crisp apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Separate celery stalks and wash thoroughly under running water, including the grooves. Wash the apple and parsley. Trim damaged ends and remove tough strings if needed.
2. Slice celery crosswise into thin crescents. Cut the apple into matchsticks just before mixing.
3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, optional sweetener, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
4. Add celery, apple and parsley. Toss well and serve immediately, or refrigerate briefly before serving for a chilled salad.

Options: Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version. Do not serve honey-containing food to children younger than 12 months. Mustard is an allergen; omit it if needed.

Storage and Food Safety: Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Enjoy within 2–3 days; apple texture softens during storage.

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