1500 Chinese Celery Seeds - Kintsai Dark Green Heirloom Variety

Chinese Celery, also known as Kintsai, is a versatile leafy green prized for its intense celery flavor and crisp stems. This dark green heirloom variety is a favorite in Asian cuisine, perfect for stir-fries, soups, and fresh salads. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for both garden beds and containers, providing a continuous harvest of flavorful leaves and stems.

Easy to grow from seed, Chinese Celery thrives in rich, moist soil and partial shade, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this heirloom variety offers reliable performance and a bountiful harvest.

Plant Features

• Dark green, slender stems with a robust celery flavor
• Heirloom variety known as Kintsai
• Compact growth habit, ideal for small spaces
• Dual-purpose: harvest both leaves and stems
• Excellent for Asian cooking and fresh use

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Apium graveolens
• Plant Type: Biennial (usually grown as annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained, moist soil
• Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, compact
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Days to Maturity: 85-100 days
• Spacing: 6-8 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Chinese Celery seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, pressing them lightly into the soil surface as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of 70-75°F. Once seedlings have several true leaves, harden them off and transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 6-8 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.

Chinese Celery requires consistent moisture and benefits from regular watering. Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer every 4-6 weeks. Harvest outer stems as needed, or cut the entire plant at the base for a full harvest. For best flavor, harvest before the plant bolts.

What's Included

1500 Chinese Celery Seeds (Kintsai Dark Green Heirloom Variety)