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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, and Europe
Life Cycle
Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Plant Height
10"-30" tall, stalks 10"-12" and 4" wide
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Merengo Celery Seeds
Apium graveolens (hybrid)
Tall, dark green, thick, smooth stalks (leaf petioles)
Planting Celery
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"-12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
10"-30" tall, stalks 10"-12" and 4" wide
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 20 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24"-36" |
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6"-12" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6"-12" |
| Germination | 15-30 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date for spring harvest, or 10 to 12 weeks before transplanting outdoors for fall crop. Biodegradable pots minimize root disturbance at transplanting. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°-75°F. |
| Direct Sow | Recommended for mild climates only. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 50°F, or in fall for cool-season harvest. |
| Special Sowing | Light aids celery seed germination; press seed into surface. Water gently or mist so as not to disturb the seed. When starting indoors, cover seed containers with clear plastic wrap to help retain moisture and keep the seed in place. Once seedlings emerge, remove the plastic wrap. |
| Special Care | In areas where summers are hot, mulch and shade from the afternoon sun. Blanching celery plants produces lighter colored, sweeter stalks, though less nutritious. Blanching is accomplished by blocking sunlight from the stalks (not the leaves) for 2 to 3 weeks before harvest time. You can gently wrap the celery bunch with a brown paper bag tied in place with garden twine or raffia, use a cut open paper milk carton to act as a "sleeve," or build up the soil to about a third of the way up and repeat this process each week until reaching the base of the leaves. Persistent temperatures below 55°F may cause bolting, a reason some gardeners find sowing for fall harvest more successful. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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7 reviews
- Carolyn S.WA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/16/26Great Seeds
OMG, This celery is so easy to grow, I have never grown celery before so it was time to give it a try since I use it a lot in meal prep. I planted like 3 of the 16 cell packs and I couldn't believe it, every single one came up. Now I have a 6 X 3 foot bed full of about 50 celery plants and it is growing beautifully. I can't wait til harvest day, it is going to be so yummy.
I am so happy with all the seeds I have gotten from Epic Gardening, keep up the great work.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - SylviaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/12/265 Stars
Seeded these already! We’ll see how they grow!
- Betsy P.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/30/25I didn't get it to germinate
I need to find the secret of Celery because mine didn't germinate
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests11/7/25Hey Betsy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cheryl D.TX, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars5/25/25A Rare Negative Review
I have had overwhelmingly good results with Botanical Interest seeds. This packet came 12 seeds short, and the ones that were planted didn’t make it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Mary O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/6/245 Stars
One of my seeds sprouted and grew, so I planted four more and only used one seed because I was that sure they would come up. They did and they are ready for succession planting soon!