Brilliant
Celery · Celeriac / Root
Open Pollinated
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Apium
Characteristics
Color
White
Flavor
Nutty
Intended Use
Storage
Maturity
Early
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Keep Moist
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Origin
Netherlands
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Germination
14–21 days
at 40–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
100 days
Plant Height
1.917 ft
Mature Spread
2 1/6 ft
Fruit Size
3–5 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
10-12 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0–1/8 in
Seed Spacing
8–12 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–75 °F
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Soil Temp
40–85 °F
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Air Temp
20–75 °F
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