CELERIAC: WHITE ALABASTER

CELERIAC: WHITE ALABASTER

(APIUM GRAVEOLENS VAR. RAPACEUM)

The white bulb and green stems and leaves are edible.

It has white flesh that discolours less than other varieties.

A good winter staple used raw or pan sauteed with thyme or roasted or in soups & stews.

Bulbs grow to 10cm.

Stores for long periods.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: Sow SEP, OCT, Transplant NOV, DEC

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: MAR – NOV

Tropical: APR, MAY, JUN, JUL

Arid: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.0-7.0

Well-drained soil.

Constantly moist soil.

GROWING TIPS

Transplant when there are 2 true leaves 15-30cm apart to encourage blanching.

Can be tricky to grow well; never allow them to dry out or become stressed.

Very rich soil and fast-growing conditions make for best results.

DAYS TO HARVEST

100-120 Days