Grow your own flavorful, aromatic roots with our Celeriac Planting Seeds Collection, a dependable cool-season crop known for its rich flavor and firm, long-storing roots. Celeriac, also known as celery root, thrives in fertile, well-draining soil and produces leafy tops with a robust edible bulb beneath the soil surface.
Ideal for home gardens and raised beds, this Non-GMO seed collection offers excellent germination, strong plant vigor, and consistent root development. Celeriac is perfect for soups, roasting, mashing, and gourmet recipes. With its long growing season and cold tolerance, it is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, versatile root vegetable.
Features
- Premium-quality Non-GMO Celeriac seeds
- Produces aromatic, firm, flavorful roots
- Cool-season crop with high cold tolerance
- Excellent germination for reliable growth
- Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and cool climates
- Long storage life after harvest
- Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels
Specifications
- Common Name: Celeriac (Celery Root)
- Seed Type: Celeriac Vegetable Seeds
- Plant Type: Cool-season biennial grown as annual
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Upright foliage with enlarged root base
- Root Color: Creamy white interior with rough exterior
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Preference: Rich, loose, fertile, well-draining soil
- Season: Early spring or late summer planting
- USDA Zones: Zones 3–9
- Days to Germination: 14–21 days
- Days to Harvest: 110–130 days
- Plant Height: 12–18 inches
- Spacing: 6–10 inches between plants; 12–18 inches between rows
- Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Cold Tolerance: Strong; handles frost well
- Growth Difficulty: Moderate; long-season crop
- Special Notes: Prefers consistently moist soil for proper root formation
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, or sow outdoors in early spring.
- How to Plant: Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover; celeriac seeds need light to germinate.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when soil warms and frost risk has passed.
- Spacing: Space plants 6–10 inches apart with 12–18 inches between rows.
- Soil Preparation: Use nutrient-rich, loose, well-draining soil for proper root development.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated.
- Watering: Maintain even moisture throughout the growing season.
- Harvesting: Harvest roots when they reach 3–5 inches in diameter.
- Storage: Store harvested roots in a cool, dry place; excellent long-term storage crop.
