Celery 'Octavius'

Apiumgraveolens var. dulce

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Apium (AY-pee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

Octavius is a vigorous hybrid. Suitable for growing outside and in polytunnels or greenhouses. Has attractive mid-green leaf-stalks and t...Read More

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