Vegetable · Celery

Tall Utah 52-70 Celery

Apiaceae

Tall Utah 52-70 is the standard home garden celery — the most widely available open-pollinated variety and the one referenced in midwest and northeast extension guides. Long petioles, excellent flavor, 100-130 days from transplant. One of the most demanding crops to grow well: needs consistent moisture, rich soil, and cool temperatures throughout. MOST DEMANDING ANNUAL CROP IN SOILSTACK. Requires 10-12 week indoor start (seeds need light, 2-3 weeks to germinate). Narrow temperature band: 60-70°F optimal, struggles above 75°F, bolts below 50°F. Constant moisture (shallow roots only few inches deep). Heavy feeding throughout. Harden off by reducing WATER, not temperature. Self-blanching varieties (Golden Self Blanching, Tango) simplify management.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

100–130 days

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Not Ideal

3+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 14–21 days

Optimal Temp 70°F

Watering

Weekly Water 1–1.5 "

Needs CRITICAL

Soil

pH Range 5.8–6.8

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: Medium Drought: Low

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Heavy feeder

Recommended Recipes Worm castings topdress, Compost tea, Fish emulsion

Harvest

Base 2-3 inch diameter, stalks 12-18 inches tall. Cut entire plant at soil level.

Sources

university OSU Extension seed-catalog Johnny's Seeds university Cornell Gardening university Explore Cornell (celery guide)

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