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Growing Celeriac

(Apium sp.)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
		S	S	T	T		S	T	T

(Best months for planting Celeriac in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays. T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings.

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 21°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 45 - 80 cm apart
Harvest in 14-28 weeks.
Compatible with: Beans, brassicas, carrots, leeks, lettuce, peas, sage, tomatoes, onions

Young celeriac

A form of celery which has a swollen root and lower stem. Raise seeds in individual pots and plant out after last frost to give them plenty of time to develop a good root. Grow in a very fertile, rich soil. Water generously.

In UK can be started under glass in March

Culinary hints - cooking and eating Celeriac

Cook whole, scrubbed and peeled.
Or slice or dice.
Tastes like celery.

Your comments and tips

01 Nov 11, Col (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I found a punnet with heaps of well astablished seedlings at local Bunnings gardening dept in Mudgee Cntrl West NSW. Never seen them here before but going to give them a try, something I have been interested to do for some time.There will be enough to use the stalk and later for soups and stews in the cooler months. I like the idea of leaf and stalk as well as it doubling as a root veg.See how we go.
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13 Aug 11, bill (Australia - sub-tropical climate): the leaves on my celeriac seedlings are going yellowing and theyre not growing very fast. whats the problem?
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25 Sep 10, Robin Bromilow (Australia - temperate climate): Does anyone know where I can purchase some Celeriac seeds or bulbs in Western Australia
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29 Jan 11, Tracy (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Try your state Renaissance Herb supplier - there is one grower for every state.
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15 Oct 10, Hagar (Australia - temperate climate): I buy mine from Greeharvest.com.au they are in QLD and ship to WA. Delivery takes while because of quarantine in WA, all seeds so far have been good and viable.
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27 Jun 10, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): I bought my seeds from the Italian Gardener. The plants are lush and healthy and I am using the fronds as celery but the root bulbs have not developed (been in ground now 24 weeks). I suspect that the soil was not sufficiently rich in compost etc.
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03 Feb 10, sonja oudhoff (Australia - temperate climate): I buy the celeriac bulbs ( with the smaller roots still attached) from the supermarket and allow them to re establish themselves, then I wait for it to go to seed, and in the meantime I am still able to pick the stalks and use them in my cooking. It works for me :)
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02 Sep 09, Leanne (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Try flee markets, i got mine at markets
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11 Jun 09, max doedens (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Sorry, it is spelled Salamanca Market, or web site of supplier: www.southernharvest.com.au
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10 Jun 09, max doedens (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I was able to purchase celeriac seeds at "Slalmanca Market" Hobart - Tasmania
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