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Chinese celery 

Chinese celery is a smaller, thinner version of standard celery, although its flavour is quite a bit stronger. The crisp, hollow stems can be either light or dark green or white.

Indispensable to many Asian soups or stews, Chinese celery is one of the most commonly grown vegetables in China. The entire plant is used, either fresh or dried. Add leaves and stalks to flavour vegetable or meat soups, or use them in stir-fries. In China, celery is sometimes served as a dish by itself, stir-fried with a little soy sauce and sugar. It is seldom, if ever, eaten raw.

 

Sowing

Sow thinly 6mm (0.25in) deep from late March to May in rows 30cm (12in) apart. When the seedlings are large enough to handle thin to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart.

Alternatively, seeds can be sown indoors in spring in pots of compost, only just covering the seed. Only gentle heat is needed (10-15C/50-60F) as seeds will not germinate well if the conditions are too warm.

Growing

Chinese celery grows best in a cool climate (15-24C/60-75F). Plants may need shading if grown in hot conditions.

The soil must be kept moist throughout the growing season.

Harvesting

Harvest as for normal celery. Plants are ready to harvest between August and October and before the first frosts.


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