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Monarch celeriac plants - Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens rapaceum Monarch
Celeriac

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Received in good condition and after transferring them into a larger pot, they are growing well after 10 days.

Nicolas, 06/04/2022

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Semi-early variety, well adapted for storage. It produces large round roots with highly fragrant white flesh. The celeriac is appreciated for its pungent taste. It is ideal for consuming raw in remoulade or cooking in winter dishes. The young plants of this variety are planted from April to June, after the last frost, for a harvest in autumn.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time May to June
Recommended planting time April to June
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Flowering time July
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Harvest time September to November
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Description

The 'Monarch' Celeriac is a semi-early variety, well-suited for storage. It produces large round roots with highly fragrant white flesh. Celeriac is appreciated for its pungent taste. It is ideal for raw consumption in remoulade or for cooking in winter dishes. The young plants of this variety are planted from April to June, after the last frost, for a harvest in autumn.

Celeriac is a vegetable from the Apiaceae family (formerly Umbelliferae) and comes in various forms. The most common are celeriac, celery, and cutting celery. These three types of celery originate from the same plant, marsh parsley. The latter is a hardy perennial plant, native to Mediterranean countries, and is also known as perpetual celery.

In terms of cooking, celeriac is cultivated for its large round root with a pungent flavour. It can be consumed raw (grated, in remoulade...) or cooked (in puree, gratin, or sauté). Celery is cultivated for its stalks, which are the main veins of its leaves. These can be eaten raw with salt, for example, or cooked to flavour soups or sauces. The leaves of cutting celery are similar to parsley and perfectly enhance soups or slow-cooked dishes. Celery is rich in vitamins, minerals, and low in calories.

In the vegetable garden, plant celery in a sunny or semi-shaded spot. It is a hardy plant that can reach 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28in) in height for celeriac and celery branches. Only cutting celery is shorter and can be grown in a pot.

Harvesting: For celery and cutting celery, pick the leaves at the base as needed, in autumn. Before winter frosts, you can completely remove the clump and store it in a cellar for several weeks. As for celeriac, it is harvested in autumn and before the first frosts. Dig up the roots, let them dry for a day on the ground, and cut the leaves above the collar as well as the rootlets.

Storage: The leaves of celery branch and cutting celery are best consumed fresh to fully enjoy their aroma. However, they can be dried and used as an aromatic plant or frozen. Celeriac bulbs should be stored in a cool, humid place, protected from light, and can be kept for several months.

Gardener's tip: To limit watering, we recommend, from late May, mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protection, which keeps the soil moist, also reduces weed growth.

Harvest

Harvest time September to November
Type of vegetable Root vegetable
Vegetable colour white
Size of vegetable Large
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green
Product reference36452

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Planting and care

Celery prefers fresh, light, and rich soils. In the previous autumn, apply well-rotted compost after loosening the soil. Choose a sunny or partially shaded location.

Planting:

Initially, grow the plug plants by transplanting them into trays or pots measuring 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in) in diameter, filled with potting soil. Place them in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.

Planting in the ground should be done from mid-May to June, when the risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 35 cm (14in) apart in all directions. Soak the roots in water for a few moments before planting. Dig a hole, place the plant, and cover with fine soil. Water thoroughly.

During cultivation, provide vegetable fertiliser as celery requires ample nutrients. Regularly weed and hoe. Mulch around the base to maintain soil moisture. Water regularly, especially during hot weather. Avoid watering in the late afternoon to minimise the risk of diseases.

Stem celery and cutting celery: Two weeks before harvest, the leaves need to be blanched. Blanch the plants as needed by depriving them of light, causing the leaves to turn white as photosynthesis cannot occur. This will make them more tender. When the leaves are completely dry, gather them towards the center and tie them loosely with string. Ensure proper air circulation. Surround them with thick cardboard, leaving only the top of the leaves exposed. Hill up the plants. After 2 to 3 weeks, uncover the leaves and cut them just above the collar.

Celeriac: When it is well-formed, cut off the aerial rootlets.

Wait 4 years before cultivating celery in the same spot.

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Cultivation

Best planting time May to June
Recommended planting time April to June

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light, rich.
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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