Chinese Celery, Green Leaf Celery, Nan Ling Celery, Kintsai Seeds

Description: Chinese Celery, Green Leaf Celery, Nan Ling Celery, Kintsai Seeds | kin chai | NON-GMODetails:• Common Names: Asian Celery, Leaf Celery, Nan Ling Celery, Nan Linh Cutting, Cutting Celery, Kintsai, Light Green Celery, kinchai, kin chai, kintsay tsina, kun choy• Botanical name: Apium graveolens var. secalinum• Soil Preference: Moisture-retentive soil with moderate to high soil fertility• Light Preference: Full Sun, Partial Shade• Temperature Preference: 60-75°F• Days to Germination: 7-14 Days • Days to Maturity: 50 - 60 Days• Sow Method: Direct Sow and Transplant• Planting Time: Spring, Summer, Fall• Plant Height: 12" - 18" • Seed Depth: 1/4" • Plant Spacing: Approx. 4-6" apart Best if used by 2026Celery is biennial, slow growing plant. Grown as an annual, its leafy stalks (petioles) are used as vegetable. They will bloom and produce seeds the next year. Compared to its western counterpart (European type), the Chinesecelery (Asiatic type) is relatively small and delicate, but has very strong flavor. The leaves and leaf stalks are lightgreen in color. The stems are thin and hollow. They are crisp, fragrant, aromatic, and delicious. They add zest tomany Chinese dishes. Chinese celery is easier to grow than the western type and the growing time, from transplanting to harvest, is somewhat short. HOW TO GROW: Chinese celery grows best in cold, moist soil. In the northern U.S., seeds should be sown indoors in flats and transplanted later. You may sow seeds in the garden, however, because the seeds are extremely small they should be handled very carefully. Plant seeds not more than 1/4 inch deep with vermiculite, peat moss or mixture of both with some fine soil. Keep foot apart between rows. Seeds germinate in 7-14 days. large amount or organic materials, such as compost, well rotted manure, etc. is helpful in growth. WHEN TO PLANT: For early planting, sow seeds in flats indoors 5-6 weeks before the last average frost date. Transplant into the garden after the frost is over and the plants are about inches tall. For fall crops, sow seeds in the garden in July-August. CARE AND HARVEST: When the seedlings are inches tall, thin to stand, or transplant, about inches apart. Fertilize and water regularly. Plants for fall crops should be protected from heavy frost. Insects do not seem to bother the plants. Harvest when the plant is about 12 inches tall by cutting the bundle of leaves. The time from transplanting toharvesting is about 50-60 days. VARIETIES: Chinese celery has a few varieties but not as many as western celery.1. Golden Medium: Leaves are large and yellowish green. They are easily self-blanching. This is the most popular variety used by Chinese.2. Hainan Green: Late variety. Leaves are small and light green. Cannot be self-blanched. Leaves and leaf stalks can be cut and cooked with meats, or chopped into small pieces and added to soups and stew for flavoring. Leaves may be dried and stored for winter use in soups. Pinch off celery and add to tossed green salad for extra zest. Gardening for happiness! Treevale

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