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Golden Self Blanching Celery Seeds

Golden Self Blanching Celery Seeds

1 Packet (Approx 300 Seeds )

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Golden Self Blanching Celery is an easy-to-grow heritage variety known for its self-blanching, crunchy, and stringless stalks that don't require trench growing. It is well-suited for small gardens and provides a mild, pleasant flavour with a golden hue.
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Characteristics

Appearance

The stalks of Golden Self Blanching celery are creamy to golden in colour, with a compact and robust structure. The variety is known for its thick, juicy, and stringless stalks that naturally blanch to a light colour without the need for earthing up​​.

Taste Profile

This celery variety is noted for its mild, sweet flavour devoid of bitterness, making it a versatile ingredient for salads, braising, or inclusion in casseroles​

Yield

Golden Self Blanching celery matures from August to November, producing a reliable yield of crunchy stalks. The growth cycle begins with sowing in February to March, followed by transplanting and maturing outdoors post the last frost​.

Growth Type

This variety is a self-blanching type, meaning it does not require additional efforts like trenching or earthing up to achieve a pale stem colour​​.

Cultivation Environment

Ideal for UK growing, it thrives in cool conditions post the last frost, requiring well-drained, compost-rich soil and regular watering to prevent drying out​​.

Reliability

Golden Self Blanching is more resistant to diseases compared to other celery varieties, making it a reliable choice for growers​​.

Cultivation Notes

Sowing is recommended in good seed compost at temperatures between 21-25°C, with germination taking up to 15-21 days. Transplanting into small pots before moving outdoors is advised. Regular watering and weak foliar feeding during the summer enhance growth​​.

  • Plant Hight / Spread

    Height 40cm Spread 30cm

  • Positioning

    Full Sun

  • Hardiness

    Hardy

  • Ideal Location

    Outside Beds

In Summary:Golden Self Blanching celery, a reliable and disease-resistant variety, is celebrated for its self-blanching, stringless golden stalks that are easy to grow, especially in the UK climate. Sown in early spring, it matures from August, offering a mild flavour ideal for various culinary uses. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for small gardens, requiring regular watering and some foliar feeding for optimal yield.