Cutting Celery Nan Ling is a leafy Asian heirloom valued for its delicate, sweet celery flavor and easier growing habit than standard celery. Plants produce tender, slender stalks and abundant aromatic leaves, with a compact form that fits comfortably in herb gardens, containers, and smaller growing spaces. The fresh leaves and stalks bring a crisp, savory note to salads, soups, stews, broths, and traditional Chinese dishes. With the look of a cross between chervil and parsley, Nan Ling is both useful in the kitchen and attractive in the garden. Plants mature in approximately 80 days and provide repeated harvests through the growing season. This packet contains 1,000 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.

Germination Rate: 90%. Test Date: 11/25. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%

Culinary Uses

• Fresh Salads: Chop the tender stalks and aromatic leaves into green salads, slaws, grain bowls, and herb-forward mixes.
• Soups and Stews: Add the stalks and leaves to soups, stews, broths, and bean dishes for a delicate celery flavor.
• Traditional Chinese Cuisine: Use Nan Ling in stir-fries, noodle dishes, dumpling fillings, hot pots, and other preparations where fresh celery flavor is welcome.
• Fresh Herb Finishes: Scatter finely chopped leaves over rice, roasted vegetables, eggs, potatoes, and savory dishes just before serving.
• Stocks and Broths: Include the stalks and leaves in homemade stock for a lighter, aromatic celery note.
• Juices and Blended Drinks: Use fresh leaves and tender stalks in small amounts in savory juices or blended vegetable drinks.

Medicinal Uses

None. This product is sold as culinary herb seed. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.

Growing Directions

• Plan for a Long Season: Nan Ling matures in approximately 80 days. Start seeds indoors or sow outdoors according to local conditions and allow the plants time to establish before harvest.
• Choose the Site: Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Containers work well when they are deep enough for steady root growth and have drainage holes.
• Sow Shallowly: Plant seeds according to the packet directions and cover lightly. Keep the seedbed consistently moist during germination and early growth.
• Thin Carefully: Thin seedlings to provide airflow and room for the compact plants to develop tender stalks and abundant leaves.
• Maintain Moisture: Water regularly and deeply enough to keep the soil evenly moist. Avoid letting plants repeatedly dry out, especially during hot weather.
• Feed for Leaf Growth: Work compost into the soil before planting and apply a balanced fertilizer according to label directions when plants need additional nutrition.
• Harvest Gradually: Pick outer leaves and tender stalks as needed, leaving the central growth point intact for continued production.
• Protect from Heat Stress: Provide afternoon shade in especially hot climates and use mulch to help moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture.
• Container Care: Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering than plants in the ground. Check the soil regularly and harvest often to encourage fresh growth.

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Grow tender, leafy celery with delicate flavor for salads, soups, stir-fries, broths, and fresh herb finishes.

Important Disclaimer

• Growing Conditions: Germination, maturity, plant size, flavor, and yield vary with climate, soil, light, moisture, temperature, and care.
• Culinary Use: Consume only plant parts grown specifically for culinary use and free from prohibited pesticides, chemicals, and other treatments. Wash produce thoroughly before eating.
• Allergy Awareness: Celery can cause allergic reactions in some people. Anyone with a known celery or celeriac allergy should avoid consuming this plant and consult a qualified health professional with questions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Seasonal Planting: Follow local planting guidance and protect young plants from severe heat, cold, and sudden weather changes.

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