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Celery 'Fingal'
Celery 'Fingal'
Apium graveolens
This self blanching variety is sweet flavoured while still full of juicy, mineral-ness. Its long, tender, crunchy, non stringy, stalks are a glowing apple green colour. Early to mature and thriving in less then ideal situations, ‘Fingal’ is superb!
Given ample water and fertility, plants are self blanching and reach 45-60cm in cool to warm temperature making it a versatile 4 season celery.
Start early in the spring but best not transplanted until night temperatures are above 15C. Bolting may occur if young plants experience more than ten days below 13C.
In our Southern Victoria setting, plants sown in February, can be side harvested throughout winter given slight protection.
Can be grown 2 rows per 75cm bed with plant spacing from 20-30cm.
We have been improving this variety since 2020, searching for plants that are vigorous, early, rich in mineral juiciness and do not require a compost side dressing - These are plants which have thrived in our low input system. ‘Fingal’ has consistently produced well in less then ideal growing conditions.
This variety has been grown by market growers in our area for as long as we have lived here and probably longer!
SEED COUNT: 100 seeds, 500 seeds, 1000 seeds
Germination: Lot#112133 500 and 1000 seeds 95% JAN 2024
Lot#112133 100 seeds 92% JAN 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Full Sun | 20cm apart in rows 50-60cm apart |
45-50cm | surface requires light to germinate |
14-24 days @ 17-21°C |
84 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Celery seed is slow to germinate. Start seeds 10 weeks before desired transplant date.
Sow several seeds per cell on the surface as they require light to germinate. Lightly sprinkle vermiculite over a slight depression - This will help maintain moisture necessary for germination. Keep evenly moist; germination is uneven and takes up to 21 days. Or sow in a line, pricking out when plants have developed 2 true leaves and growing on in flats or soil blocks. Continue to grow seedling, providing ample moisture until it has three or four true leaves.
Celery is a heavy feeding and requires soil rich in organic matter. Transplant at 30cm spacing or 20cm in rows 50cm apart. Celery requires ample moisture to remain juicy and non fibrous.
Celery is commonly blanched by hilling to maintain tenderness and flavor.
Plants are known in some cases to cause skin irritation in the field. Wear protective clothing and/or gloves to avoid exposure.
