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title: Utah Celery
created: 2026-05-24
updated: 2026-05-25
type: entity
tags: [leafy-greens, heirloom, open-pollinated, chicken-friendly, goat-friendly, rabbit-friendly]
sources: [raw/articles/seedvault-home-page.md]
---

# Utah Celery

## Overview
Classic OP celery, 18-24" tall. Crisp tender stalks with slightly nutty taste. Requires long growing season.

- **Category:** Leafy Greens
- **Price:** $3.12
- **Variety Type:** Open-pollinated

## Growing Instructions

### Sowing
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/8" deep, keep moist. Transplant 8-12" apart in rows 24-36" apart when 5-6" tall. Rich, fertile soil pH 6.0-7.0.

### Germination
14-21 days at 60-75°F

### Care
Consistently moist — celery needs ample water. Heavy mulch. Nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. Optional blanching 2-3 weeks before harvest.

### Harvest
100-130 days from transplant. Cut stalks at base at 8-12" long. Outer stalks for continuous or whole plant.

## Soil & Conditions
- **pH:** 6.0-7.5, rich, moisture-retentive. Heavy feeder.

## Seed Storage
- **Viability:** 1-2 years. Use fresh seeds. Store cool/dry.
- **Pre-treatment:** Germinates better with light — sow on surface, press in. Needs light to germinate.

## Yield
- **Per Plant:** 1-2 lbs per plant
- **Harvest Season:** Late summer through fall
- **Note:** Slow growing, needs consistent moisture
Biennial. Bolts year 2 with umbel flowers. Bag to prevent cross-pollination. Harvest tiny seeds when brown.

## Pest & Disease
Celery leaf spot, aphids, carrot root fly (related family). Consistent watering critical. Raised beds for drainage.

## Harvest & Preservation
Cut outer stalks. Store upright in water in fridge for 1 week. Blanch and freeze. Dehydrate stalks.

## Companion Planting

### Good Companions
- **[[roma-tomatoes]], [[scarlett-nantes-carrot]], [[butter-crunch-butterhead-lettuce]]** — Different root zones, shared moisture needs

## Related
- [[seedvault-market]]
- [[grow-guides]]
- [[seed-catalog]]