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Celery Pink Plume
Introduced in 1894 by seed house Peter Henderson & Company of New York, this magnificent purple celery quickly grew in popularity, and by 1903 it was offered by more than 100 seed houses across North America. Its compact plants offer an abundance of stems and leaves which have a dark purple color on the inner stems and leaf tips. The slender, strong stems are sweet with an intense flavor.
Technical sheet
Latin name Apium graveolens Type Vegetable Stems place of culture Garden Growth Type Bi-Annual Exposure Sun - Partial Shade Depth 0cm transplant spacing
20-40cm Harvest 100 days after transplant Sowing 10 weeks before transplant Germination 7-20 days Successful sowing
Celery needs light to germinate, so sow the seeds very shallowly. In Quebec, sow indoors, then moisten and cover with clear plastic. When the celery leaves start to emerge, remove the plastic lid and place the container in a sunny location, always keeping the soil moist. When there are two true leaves, transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed up, overnight temperatures were above 5 °C and that all risk of frost has passed. Celery contains a lot of water.
