Celery ‘Gigante Dorato’ (Apium graveolens L.) is a unique golden-stemmed heritage variety from the Alps, prized for its superb flavour. Unlike self-blanching types, its golden ‘legs’ are achieved by traditional blanching (wrapping stems), resulting in tender, sweet, and less fibrous stalks. Perfect raw with dips like ‘Bagna Cauda’, as a base for sauces, or cooked. This packet contains approximately 5000 seeds.
ðą Sow Feb-end Jun indoors or under cover. Needs a long season.
âïļ Prefers full sun to light shade. Rich, moist soil is essential.
ð§ Water generously and consistently. Celery is a thirsty crop.
ð Tall, sturdy plant. Requires earthing up or wrapping for blanching.
Bullet Technical Data
ðą Depth: Surface sow, press lightly (needs light)
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Sow: February to end of June
âïļ Light: Full sun to partial shade
ðĄïļ Germ: 14-21 days (can be slow)
ð Height: 60-75 cm
ðŠī Space: 25-30 cm apart
âģ Harvest: Late summer to autumn (from spring sowing)
ðŠ Seeds: Approx. 5000 seeds
| Weight | 5 g |
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