Chinese Light Green Celery has thin, light green stalks that have that distinct celery aroma and flavor. The leaves and stalks of this celery are used to flavor many Asian soups and stews. The leaves and stalks of this celery can be harvested in the micro-green stage at about 30 days. Chinese Light Green Celery is a good variety for people tired of fussy celery plants. This variety has pencil thin, light green stalks instead of ribbed, thick stalks like conventional celery. The stalks and leaves have that distinct celery smell and taste, which is why they are used a lot in Asian cooking.
Botanical Name: Apium graveolens
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Season: Cool Season
Plant Type: Leafstalk Vegetable
Features: Heirloom, Container Garden
Fruit Size: 7-10 Inch Tall Stalks
Days to Maturity: 90 Days
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Plant Spacing: 6-10 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Method: Start Indoors
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10