Celery - Tango Celery (Apium graveolens) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

Celery - Tango Celery (Apium graveolens)

Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

Type: Annual

Description:

Tango celery is a tender, fast-growing variety prized for its crisp texture and sweet, mild flavor. Unlike traditional celery, Tango is known for its improved cold tolerance, vigorous growth, and ability to produce tender stalks with minimal stringiness. Its deep green, smooth stems have a juicy crunch, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating, soups, and stir-fries. This variety thrives in rich soil with consistent moisture and is more forgiving in variable weather conditions than other celery types.

Growing Instructions:

• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Enrich soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day).

• Watering: Requires consistent moisture; do not allow soil to dry out. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

• Spacing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, 2 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart once established.

• Germination: Seeds germinate in 10–21 days at soil temperatures of 65–75°F.

• Fertilization: Feed regularly with a balanced organic fertilizer or compost tea to encourage strong growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can lead to overly leafy plants with weak stalks.

• Blanching (Optional): To produce paler, sweeter stalks, mound soil around the base of the plants or wrap stems with newspaper a few weeks before harvest.

Stratification & Seed Preparation:

Celery seeds require light to germinate, so sow them on the soil surface and press them in gently without covering too deeply. For best results, cold stratify seeds by placing them in a moist paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 7–10 days before planting. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, as celery has a long growing season. Transplant outdoors after hardening off when seedlings have at least 3–4 true leaves.

Seed count: 10

Harvesting:

Harvest individual stalks as needed once they reach 12–18 inches tall, or cut the entire plant at the base when mature. For extended harvests, cut outer stalks first and allow the center to continue growing.