Chinese Celery Seeds - Yellow Stem
55-65 Days to maturity. Apium graveolens. Yellow Stem Chinese Celery Seeds. Non-GMO, Heirloom. This unique celery variety has hollow, delicate stalks which are less fibrous than other celeries. The open-pollinated plant is perfect for container growing and has mild frost tolerance. Chinese celery is a well-used vegetable in many cuisines for its fiber and flavor qualities. Perfect for temperate climates, it is decorative and thrives under cut-and-come-again conditions. Cauliflower and Asian celery types are traditionally planted alongside each other to save space and maximize nutrient use. Approx. 75,000 seeds per oz.
Chinese Celery Seeds - Yellow Stem - Heirloom
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Other Common Names: Qin cai, K’an tsoi, kun choi, and seri-na.
How to Grow Yellow Stem Celery
Depending on the climate, Chinese celery has a flexible growing season. It can range from April far into December if winters are mild enough. Provide proper coverage, established plants can last all year long. For a year-long supply at home, sow seeds twice throughout the year. Once in the early spring, and again in the late summer. When growing for sale, sow every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. Sow seeds indoors and selectively transplant the healthiest seedlings outdoors after hardening off.
Growth is slow in the early stages; apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer to speed up growth. Take particular care that the soil never dries out. Celery is a marshland plant in the wild and still carries those wet preferences. In traditional Chinese agriculture, half-grown plants can be buried most of the way in the soil and preserved underground through the winter for an early February harvest.
Harvesting Yellow Stem Celery
Begin to cut plants at 6 weeks post-transplant. Harvest individual stalks or cut an entire plant 1” above soil level for later re-growth.
Culinary Tips
Use anytime other celery varieties are used. Chinese celery is particularly delicious for stir-fries and as a finely chopped garnish.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“I love how celery adds a satisfying crunch and delicious flavor to any dish it is added to. Chinese yellow stem celery is particularly delicious in Asian cuisine after being lightly blanched.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 5,400 Seeds‬
- 1 oz - Approximately 75,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 300,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 1,200,000 Seeds
- 15 lb - Approximately 6,000,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Apium graveolens |
| Yellow Stem Celery Color: | Yellow to light green stalks and leaves. |
| Yellow Stem Celery Flavor: | Leaves and stems have a similar strong celery flavor. The flavor tends to intensify if the plants are allowed to dry out. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 55-65 Days |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | 1/4" or less |
| Row Spacing: | 4-6 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24” |
| Growth Habit: | Small leafy bushes with erect stalks. |
| Soil Preference: | Moisture-retentive soil with moderate to high soil fertility. |
| Temperature Preference: | 60-75℉ but can withstand down to 23℉ uncovered with minimal damage. |
Other
| Plant Width: | 8-10 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Chinese celery is typically pest and disease free. Leaf miners can become an issue if left unattended. Be sure the seedlings look healthy and preemptively grow under fine netting if there is a concern. |