Grow Pink Plume celery seeds, a rare heirloom variety valued for its beautiful pink-stemmed stalks and strong, aromatic flavor. Loved by gardeners for both its taste and ornamental appeal, this variety produces feathery green leaves and crisp, colorful celery stalks perfect for cool-season gardens.
These Non-GMO, heirloom Pink Plume celery seeds thrive in cool weather and perform well in raised beds, garden plots, and containers. This variety produces long, slim, flavorful stalks and lush foliage throughout the growing season, making it a favorite among gardeners who love vibrant, unique vegetables.
Features
- Rare heirloom celery with pink-stemmed stalks.
- Compact growth ideal for small gardens and containers.
- Crisp texture and strong, aromatic celery flavor.
- Grows best in cool-season climates.
- Excellent for raised beds, greenhouses, and garden plots.
- Non-GMO and open-pollinated variety.
- Both stalks and leaves are flavorful and productive.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Pink Plume Celery
- Plant Type: Heirloom celery variety
- Growth Habit: Upright stalk-forming plant
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–10 (cool-season growth)
- Growing Season: Cool weather; spring or fall planting
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 80–100 days
- Germination Temperature: 60°F–75°F (15°C–24°C)
- Plant Height: 18–24 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches
- Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent moisture required
- Support Needed: None; natural upright growth
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.
- Sow seeds very shallowly, pressing lightly into the soil surface.
- Keep soil consistently moist and maintain cool temperatures for germination.
- Transplant outdoors when frost risk is gone and weather is cool.
- Choose full sun to partial sun for best stalk color.
- Space plants 6–8 inches apart in rich, moist soil.
- Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture.
- Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- Harvest when stalks are crisp and reach mature size; leaves can be harvested anytime.