Wild Celery 'Giant Red'

Apiumgraveolens

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Apium (AY-pee-um)
Species
graveolens (grav-ee-OH-lens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
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
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Wild Celery 'Giant Red' Apium graveolens is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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Ashton, IL (Zone 5a) | March 2005 | positive

Heirloom variety, 90-120 days to maturity. Very crisp and juicy, with just a hint of red on interior stalks. A moderately long-standing v...Read More

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