Tendercrisp Celery is a premium variety known for its thick, crisp stalks with a tender texture and mild flavor. It is well suited for fresh eating and cooking, producing strong, uniform plants with excellent yields during the winter growing season.
It produces long, broad stalks that range from light to medium green, with a crisp texture and fewer fibers than many traditional celery varieties. The aromatic green leaves can also be used in soups, salads, juices, and a wide variety of cooked dishes.
This variety has vigorous growth and is easy to harvest, producing compact bunches of high-quality stalks when grown in fertile, organic-rich soil with consistent moisture throughout the growing season.
In the Gulf countries, it is grown during the winter growing season. The best planting period is from September to November, starting seeds in trays during September and transplanting seedlings into the garden during October. Planting can continue until November to take advantage of the cooler, moderate temperatures.
Seeds are best started in seedling trays and require light for successful germination, so they should be covered with only a very thin layer of soil or left uncovered while maintaining adequate moisture. It prefers a location with full sun or partial shade, especially in areas with higher temperatures.
It usually reaches harvest approximately 85–100 days after transplanting, depending on growing conditions. The entire plant can be harvested at once, or the outer stalks can be picked gradually as needed.
Tendercrisp is an excellent choice for growers looking for a celery variety with crisp, tender stalks, a mild flavor, and excellent suitability for home gardens and productive growing.
1/4tsp in packet
