Pink celery ‘Chinese Pink’ (Apium graveolens) organic seeds
- Chinese celery with pink-purple stalks, suitable for stir-fries, soups, finely sliced salads and raw as a crisp ingredient in cold dishes. <ai>
- Open-pollinated seeds from organic cultivation - seed packet with approx. 80 seeds. <ai>
- Organic celery variety with slender, tender stalks, ideal for continuous harvesting from summer through to autumn.
€3.79
Description
Pink-purple celery from China for kitchen and garden
The Chinese celery ‘Chinese Pink’ is a rare, traditional variety with striking pink-purple coloured stalks, originally from China. Botanically, it belongs to the species Apium graveolens and is classified as a stalk celery type. The variety traces back to old Chinese celery forms that developed from wild celery and have been cultivated in East Asia for centuries.
Characteristic of ‘Chinese Pink’ are the slender stalks, around 20 to 25 cm long, with their unusual colouring ranging from soft pink to deep violet. The foliage is light green and finely structured. In terms of flavour, this celery impresses with tender, crisp stalks and an intense yet mild celery aroma with hardly any bitterness. In the kitchen, it is valued both raw and cooked and adds a distinctive visual accent to dishes.
In Chinese food culture, pink-coloured celery is regarded as a special ingredient and is used not only for its flavour but also for its decorative value. In European gardens, ‘Chinese Pink’ can also be used in many ways - as a classic stalk celery in vegetable beds as well as an edible ornamental plant in raised beds, flower borders or large containers. A rare variety with history that combines culinary enjoyment and unusual appearance - from gardeners for gardeners.
Plant profile
| Use | Ornamental plant, Vegetable |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Biennial |
| Species | Apiaceae |
| Seed propagation | Bio |
| Region of origin | Asia, China |
| Characteristics | Needs light to germinate, Not winter-hardy |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | -, in the second year |
| Main harvest | August, July, October, September |
| Root system | Shallow roots |
| Winter hardiness zones | 11 (4 bis 10 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Humus-rich, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Halbschatten |
| Water requirement | High |
| Nutrient requirements | Heavy feeder |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
| Good companion plants | Kohl, Leek, Tomatoes |
| Bad companion plants | Maize, Potatoes |
Sowing and care
Sowing & Care of Chinese celery ‘Chinese Pink’
Sowing is carried out as an early indoor cultivation around 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost, usually from February or March. Celery seeds require light for germination and are therefore only gently pressed onto the substrate or covered very lightly. Germination takes place at temperatures of around 18 to 22 °C within approximately 14 to 21 days.
Once several true leaves have developed, the young plants are pricked out and later planted outdoors after the last frosts. The site should be sunny to partially shaded, with evenly moist, nutrient-rich and humus-rich soil. Waterlogging should be avoided. With sufficient water supply and regular harvesting, ‘Chinese Pink’ develops tender, aromatic stalks that can be harvested from summer through to autumn.
Other names
Botanical name: Apium graveolens
German: Chinesischer Sellerie, Stangensellerie
English: Celery, Chinese celery, Pink celery
French: Céleri
Italian: Sedano
Spanish: Apio
Dutch: Selderij
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