Celery Lathom Self Blanching
AIT00603
Thompson and Morgan
Celery Lathom Self Blanching
AIT00603

A heavy yielding variety with long stringless sticks of crisp tasty celery. Celery Galaxy is reasonably free from bolting it can be sown earlier than other varieties and is also useful for growing in plastic tunnels as well as outdoors.
Sowing Info
Sow seeds from late winter to spring on the surface of a moist peat based compost, do not cover the seed as light aids germination. Seal in a polythene bag or cover with glass until germination which takes 10-16 days at 21C (70F). Grow on at a cooler temperature 16-18C (60-65F), and in good light but shade from strong sun.
Growing Info
Transplant when large enough to handle into boxes. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost in late spring. Plant 23cm (9in) apart each way in blocks not rows in rich well drained soil to which plenty of w
Aftercare Info
Water copiously in dry spells. Pick the sticks from late July onwards and harvest them all before the frosts. This seed should not be used for culinary purposes.
Harvesting Period: August,September,October

