Giant Prague Celeriac (Apium Graveolens) is a versatile vegetable variety prized for its large, knobby edible roots and mild celery flavor. Ideal for culinary use in soups, stews, and salads, it also makes an excellent addition to home gardens and vegetable beds.

This hardy biennial plant grows best in cool-season gardens, tolerates light frost, and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Easy to cultivate from seed, it produces dense, flavorful roots that store well for winter use.

Features

• Premium Non-GMO Apium Graveolens seeds
• Produces large, flavorful celery roots
• Hardy biennial vegetable, low-maintenance
• Ideal for soups, stews, purees, and salads
• Perfect for home gardens and vegetable beds
• Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
• Stores well for winter harvest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Apium Graveolens
• Common Name (US): Giant Prague Celeriac, Celery Root
• Plant Type: Biennial vegetable (commonly grown as annual)
• Root Color: Cream to pale brown
• Foliage: Green, feathery celery-like leaves
• Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Bloom Season: Late summer (if grown to second year)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained, fertile soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
• Watering Needs: Consistent moisture for best root development
• Temperature Range: 50–75°F (10–24°C)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Days to Germination: 14–21 days
• Seed Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Life Cycle: Biennial (grown as annual for roots)
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Maintenance Level: Easy to moderate
• Uses: Culinary root vegetable, soups, stews, winter storage, home garden, vegetable beds

Planting Guide

• When to Sow: Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost; transplant seedlings outdoors after frost passes.
• Seed Depth: Cover seeds lightly with ¼ inch soil.
• Germination: Maintain soil at 65–70°F (18–21°C); germination occurs in 14–21 days.
• Light: Full sun for optimal root growth.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist to encourage large root development.
• Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart.
• Harvesting: Harvest roots when 3–4 inches in diameter; can be stored in cool, dark conditions for months.
• Maintenance: Remove weeds regularly; mulch to maintain soil moisture and root quality.