Celery Blanc Pascal - organic-seeds

Celery Blanc Pascal

Description of Pascal Celery Pascal Celery is a very powerful variety, known for its short but broad, thick, and fleshy ribs. The stalks are tender and green when exposed to light, but they quickly turn white once they are tied or buried. This celery variety is perfect for both home gardens and commercial cultivation due to its excellent flavor and texture.

Growing Tips for Pascal Celery

Celery, also known as stalk celery, is a popular vegetable because of its crisp stalks and mild, slightly spicy flavor. Follow the growing tips below for a successful Pascal Celery harvest.

Sowing Pascal Celery

• Sowing time: Sow from February to April in a heated greenhouse (15°-20°C).
• Sowing instructions: Lightly cover the seeds with potting soil, as celery needs light to germinate.
• Transplanting: After the initial seedling stage, transplant the young plants into pots or boxes in a cold frame in April. Then, transplant the celery into the open ground in a sunny spot after May 15th, with a spacing of 30 cm between the plants.

Care and Diseases

• Soil and location: Celery requires a warm spot and soil rich in organic material and phosphorus.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist by watering regularly and evenly. Use mulch to retain moisture.
• Diseases: Celery can be susceptible to diseases such as septoria. Provide good air circulation and water at the base, preferably in the early morning to prevent moisture stagnation on the leaves.

Harvesting Pascal Celery

• Blanching: Pascal celery can be blanched. Tie the leaves together and mound soil around the base of the plants.
• Harvest time: Celery is ready for harvest when the heart is white and the leaves remain green.
• Long-term storage: Pull the plants with roots at the end of October and store them in a cool basement for extended storage.

Tips for Growing Celery

• Crop rotation: Wait at least 3 to 4 years before planting celery again in the same spot to prevent soil diseases.
• Companion plants: Cauliflower, tomatoes, and leeks are excellent companion plants for celery.