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12. 4198JP.54 Kelvin Pelleted (F1) Celery seed- 1 X 5000 and 1 X 1000 seeds
Days to maturity – 80 days
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New! A farmer favourite. Conventional seed with NOP-compliant pelleting. Thick, juicy, and succulent. Petioles and leaves are a healthy dark green. Stalks hold well in the field. Kelvin performs well under heat and moisture stress and in soils of average fertility. More upright and uniform than Conquistador, which it replaces.
Pelleted seed. Avg. 150,000 seeds/lb. Packet: 250 seeds.
GROWING INFORMATION SCIENTIFIC NAME: Apium graveolens
CULTURE: Celery and celeriac require fertile soils with a pH range of 6.0-7.0. This crop needs a consistent supply of moisture throughout the season for optimum flavour and yield.
PELLETED SEED: If using pelleted seed: for best results, we recommend consistent soil moisture during the germination period. Pellets are made of inert NOP-compliant materials. Our celery and celeriac pellets are both size 8. Pelleted seed must be kept cool and dry prior to planting, and should be used within one year of purchase.
GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow in early March or 10–12 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Sow 6 seeds/inch, 1/8" deep, in 20-row, open flats or plug trays. Seeds require light to germinate. Keep soil moist and temperatures 70–75°F (21-24°C) if possible. Seedlings emerge in 2–3 weeks and then temperature can be reduced to 60–70°F (16–21°C).
TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings have 2 true leaves, transplant to 1 1/2" plug trays. Transplant outdoors in late May to mid-June when weather is warm and settled. Set plants 6–8" apart in rows 24–36" apart. Irrigate to keep soil moist.
BOLTING: Caused by exposure of young plants to temperatures below 55°F (13°C) for 10 days or more. When hardening plants before transplanting out, reduce water for 7–10 days. Do not harden off celery plants by lowering temperatures.
In rare instances, contact with the foliage can result in a severe rash. When working with this
crop on hot, sunny days, we recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants, and washing any
exposed skin surfaces as soon as possible after contact