Apium graveolens var. rapaceum

Celeriac

Celeriac is a close relative of celery, but the edible part is the swollen stem, which is round and somewhat knobbly, and has a flavour similar to that of celery.

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plant Features

Full sun
Frequent watering
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
Moist and fertile

plant information

Common name

Celeriac

Latin name

Apium graveolens var. rapaceum

type

Vegetable

family

Apiaceae

ph

6.5 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

Soil

Moist and fertile
Water

Frequent watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When to harvest

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Celeriac is 0.15meters x 0.60meters

0.15 M 0.60 M

Apium graveolens var. rapaceum

Celeriac is a close relative of celery, but the edible part is the swollen stem, which is round and somewhat knobbly, and has a flavour similar to that of celery.

Planting

From Late Spring TO Early Summer

Soil should be prepared for planting celeriac by digging in plenty of well-rotted manure. Planting out is best done on a dull day. Water the plants well an hour or so before planting out. Plant at 35 cm. intervals, by making a hole in the soil about the size of the seedling, and ensuring the root is in contact with the soil - but avoid pushing down into the soil, as that could compact the soil and prevent water from getting to the roots. Water the plants after planting them - but do not soak them. Keep the soil moist, and protect young plants from slugs

Propagating by seed

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Sow seed indoors in early Spring 8-10 weeks before the last frost in your area. Do not cover the seeds with compost, as they need light to germinate.Harden off the seedlings before planting them outdoors.

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