Chinese Celery Seeds - Kintsai Dark Green
50-60 Days to Maturity, 30 days for microgreens. Apium graveolens var. secalinum. Kintsai Dark Green Chinese Celery Seeds. Heirloom, Non-GMO. The Kintsai Dark Green variety delivers a nice celery flavor and aroma that intensifies with age. The plant does not produce ribbed, thick stalks as conventional celery but small, thin stems and leaves. The open-pollinated plant is perfect for container growing and has mild frost tolerance. Perfect for temperate climates, it is decorative and thrives under cut-and-come-again conditions. Try planting alongside cauliflower to save space and maximize nutrient use. Approx. 75,000 seeds per oz.
Chinese Celery Seeds - Kintsai Dark Green - Heirloom
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Other Common Names: Chinese celery, Chinese small celery, oriental celery, qin cai, quing cai, rau can tau, saderi, seladeri, selderi, seldry, seri na, and teng chai.
How to Grow Kintsai Dark Green Celery
Chinese celery has a flexible growing season given the proper climate. Celery plants need a lot of moisture and thrive in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. For a constant supply at home, sow seeds twice throughout the year, once in the early spring and again in the late summer. Provide proper coverage if temperatures dip below freezing. When growing for sale, sow every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. Sow seeds indoors and selectively transplant the healthiest seedlings outdoors after hardening off.
Expect slow growth in the early stages; apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer to speed it up. Take particular care that the soil never dries out. Does well if planted close to other plants or in a patch of only celery.
Harvesting Kintsai Dark Green Celery
Harvest leaves and young stems when the plant is at any stage, micro greens, or mature plants at 10-12" tall. If harvesting an entire plant, cut 1” above soil level and it will regrow for another harvest.
Culinary Tips
Chinese celery is a flavorful herb for seasoning or a vegetable; it performs well in stir-fries, soups, as well as a finely chopped garnish. Try tying a bundle of leaves together, dipping them in batter, and then deep frying them for a snack or side dish!
Tips From Our Gardeners
“Some of my favorite pairings are celery with a savory and fatty dish. This comes in many forms but the crisp freshness of the celery compliments denseness very well.”
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 5,400 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 75,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 300,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 1,200,000 Seeds
- 15 lb - Approximately 6,000,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Apium graveolens var. secalinum |
| Kintsai Dark Green Celery Color: | Small dark green leaves with green petioles |
| Kintsai Dark Green Celery Flavor: | Leaves and stems have a similar strong celery flavor. As the plant matures, the celery flavor and scent intensifies. |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 50-60 Days |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 Days |
| Seeding Depth: | 1/4" or less |
| Row Spacing: | 4-6 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24” |
| Growth Habit: | Small leafy bushes with erect stalks. |
| Soil Preference: | Moisture-retentive soil with moderate to high soil fertility. |
| Temperature Preference: | 60-75℉ but can withstand down to 23℉ uncovered with minimal damage. |
Other
| Plant Width: | 8-10 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Chinese celery is typically pest and disease free. Be sure seedlings look healthy and preemptively grow under fine netting if there is a concern. |