Difference between revisions of "Celery"
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'''Sowing''' | '''Sowing''' | ||
| − | * Seed depth: | + | * Seed depth: Just cover |
| − | * Germination soil temperature: | + | * Germination soil temperature: 21C |
| − | * Days to germinate: | + | * Days to germinate: 7 |
| − | * Sow indoors: | + | * Sow indoors: 10 Weeks before last frost |
| − | * Sow outdoors: | + | * Sow outdoors: Not recommended |
| − | * Plant outdoors: | + | * Plant outdoors: When all risk of frost has passed. |
'''Growing''' | '''Growing''' | ||
| − | * pH range: | + | * pH range: 6.0-7.0 |
| − | * Growing soil temperature: | + | * Growing soil temperature: 16-21C |
| − | * Spacing in beds: | + | * Spacing in beds: 20cm |
| − | * Watering: | + | * Watering: Heavy and even |
| − | * Light: | + | * Light: Best yields in full sun, will tolerate light shade |
| − | * Nutrient requirements: N= | + | * Nutrient requirements: N=high; P=high, K=high |
| − | * Rotation considerations: | + | * Rotation considerations: Avoid following lettuce or cabbage |
| − | * Good companions: | + | * Good companions: Almost everything |
| − | * Bad companions: | + | * Bad companions: Root crops |
| − | * Seed Longevity: | + | * Seed Longevity: 3 years |
Revision as of 16:38, 22 February 2006
Sowing
- Seed depth: Just cover
- Germination soil temperature: 21C
- Days to germinate: 7
- Sow indoors: 10 Weeks before last frost
- Sow outdoors: Not recommended
- Plant outdoors: When all risk of frost has passed.
Growing
- pH range: 6.0-7.0
- Growing soil temperature: 16-21C
- Spacing in beds: 20cm
- Watering: Heavy and even
- Light: Best yields in full sun, will tolerate light shade
- Nutrient requirements: N=high; P=high, K=high
- Rotation considerations: Avoid following lettuce or cabbage
- Good companions: Almost everything
- Bad companions: Root crops
- Seed Longevity: 3 years
