Celery Tall Utah seeds should always be started indoors for the best success rate, 8 to 10 weeks for your area.
Work organic fertilizer or compost into the soil prior to planting.
Harden off seedlings before transplanting by reducing water slightly, and keeping them outdoors for a couple hours a day.
Transplant seedlings 10 to 12 inches apart, direct sow seeds ¼ inch deep.
These will need to be thinned to 12 inches apart when they reach about six inches high.
Mulch and water directly after planting.
It is a heavy feeder. It also requires lots of water. Make sure to provide plenty of water during the entire growing season, especially during hot, dry weather.
If it does not get enough water, the stalks will be dry, and small.
Add plenty of compost and mulch around the plants to retain moisture.
Fertilize regularly. Add mulch as needed, to help retain soil moisture and add nutrients.
Tie growing stalks together to keep them from sprawling.
The parts of the plants that are harvested are mainly the stalks, which will be above ground.
Harvest stalks from the outside in. You may begin harvesting when stalks are about 8 inches tall.
It can be kept in the garden for up to a month if soil is built up around it to maintain an ideal temperature.
Tip: The darker the stalks become, the more nutrients they will contain.
