Celeriac 'Caesar'
Celeriac 'Caesar' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. Turnip-rooted celery. Celeriac is a close relative of celery but is grown for its large, fleshy root rather than stems. The flavour is milder than celery; it is used in soup or salads. It is a heavy feeder; prepare the soil 2-3 weeks before planting with compost, potash and well-rotted manure.
Product: Celeriac 'Caesar'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Apium graveolens rapaceum
Syn. Turnip-rooted celery. Celeriac is a close relative of celery but is grown for its large, fleshy root rather than stems. The flavour is milder than celery; it is used in soup or salads. It is a heavy feeder; prepare the soil 2-3 weeks before planting with compost, potash and well-rotted manure.
Plant type: Cool season annual
Plant height: 30 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 21°C soil temp.
Temperate: September - December
Subtropical: March - April; August - September
Tropical: Unlikely to produce well
Germination: 14 - 21 days; soak seed overnight
Depth: 3 mm deep; just firm down & keep very moist
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow into seed tray, prick out into small pots; tend carefully & liquid feed for 10 - 12 weeks before transplanting
Soil type: Rich, moist, well-drained; pH 5.5 - 6.5
Rows: 45 - 60 cm
Details: Mulch well; keep well watered, avoid moisture stress; remove side-shoots
Harvest: 110 days; begin harvest at 10 cm diameter