2000 Seeds Tall Utah 52-70 Celery
Tall Utah 52-70 celery is a dependable open-pollinated variety prized for its tall, crisp stalks and strong, classic flavor. It produces uniform, compact heads with thick, tender ribs that hold well in the garden and in the kitchen, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and market growers.
This versatile celery works beautifully as a fresh snack, in salads, soups, stews, and stuffings, and the leaves can be used as an aromatic herb. It grows best in cool weather with consistent moisture and rich soil, rewarding steady care with heavy, flavorful harvests. Keep plants evenly watered to encourage tender, mild stalks.
Species: Apium graveolens
Variety: Tall Utah 52-70
Type: Biennial grown as annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, compact rosette of tall stalks
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained loam
Days_to_Harvest: 100-120
Zones: 2-10
Germination: 14-21 days at 60-70F
Sowing: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, surface sow and keep moist
Spacing: 6-8 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Thrives in cool weather; keep soil consistently moist for tender stalks