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• Crops in : 120 Days

Description

A self-blanching variety with beautiful apple-green, smooth stems with good flavour and texture for that all important celery crunch. Celery Tango has good bolting resistance and stands well during hot weather for reliable crops.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid March to April under glass for transplanting outdoors, thinly in seedtrays or pots of good seed compost at 15-20 (59-68F). Sow on the surface of the firmed compost and cover with a very fine layer of compost or vermiculite.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle into modules or small pots of compost and maintain a minimum temperature of 15C (59F). Harden off and plant outside in well-prepared soil once all frost risk has passed allowing 38cm (15 inches) between each plant. Plant in block formation to assist with self-blanching. It is essential to keep well watered for succulently flavoured, string free stems.

Aftercare

Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Harvest July onwards until heavy frosts.

Nutritional Information

Celery and Celeriac are high in fibre but low in calories. They are a good source of potassium and have long been suggested as a way of lowering blood pressure.