How to Grow Celeriac
Celeriac Germination Information
How to Sow Celeriac: - Sow seeds indoors at 68-70° with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Seeds will germinate in 15-20 days
- It is not recommended to sow the seeds outdoors
- Seeds are very small
How to Grow Celeriac: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: After last frost, plant out 8 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart.
Soil: Site in extremely rich, high organic matter, moist soil that is like muck, but with good drainage.
Lighting: Site in full sun to partial shade
Additional Care: Keep plants moist and water
them at ground level, avoiding the foliage. Feed every 2-3 weeks with a soluble fertilizer. Underutilized as a vegetable as it takes such a long time to grow: 200 days to maturity, but roots are harvested in 85-110 days
Appearance and Use:
Also called Turnip-rooted Celery or Celery root, it is a close relative to
and is similar in appearance to Celery. However, it is grown for its ugly, light brown, swollen root
that tastes like Celery but with nutty undertones. Harvest the roots in the above mentioned time
frame, and when they are 31/2 inches diameter or smaller. They will grow larger, but become
tougher, woodier, and less flavorful. The roots can be stored in the crisper (keep cool and moist) for
3-4 months. Eat them fresh or canned, but they do not freeze well. Peel the rough outer skin down
to the creamy white center and cook like potatoes and eat alone or add to soups and stews. Thinly
slice them to add to raw salads
About Celeriac: Botanical name: Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
Pronunciation: ap’e-um grå-ve’o-lenz rå-pa’se-um
Lifecycle: Perennial
Origination: Apiaceae; native to Europe