Celery Giant Pascal Seeds

About Celery Giant Pascal Seeds

Giant Pascal — an heirloom celery with thick, crisp green stalks. In India it grows well only in winter.

• Botanical name: Apium graveolens var. dulce
• Care level: Needs attention
• Expected germination time: 14–21 days at 15–21°C — slow and unpredictable; be patient under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 0.3–0.5 cm — press the seed onto the surface; it needs light to germinate.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (partial sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 14–21 days at 15–21°C — slow and unpredictable; be patient.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Partial sun
• Water: Keep the soil moist at all times — celery is very thirsty; once it dries the stalks turn bitter and stringy.
• Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive loam with heavy compost; pH 6.0-7.0
• Temperature: 15–24°C. Above 30°C it bolts and turns bitter.
• Fertiliser: Nitrogen-rich feed every 2–3 weeks — a long-season, heavy-feeding crop.

Sowing season in India

September–October in North India — it needs a long cool season. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Slow, erratic germination. Stringy, bitter stalks after a dry spell. Bolting in heat. Leaf blight in humidity.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.