Nan Ling Cutting Celery – Authentic Asian Flavor in Your Garden
Nan Ling Cutting Celery (Apium graveolens) is a beloved heirloom Asian celery variety prized for its sweet, pungent flavor and slender, hollow stalks. Known as Kintsai in Chinese cooking, this leaf celery delivers the unmistakable, robust celery flavor that defines countless stir-fries, soups, and noodle dishes — far more aromatic and intense than Western grocery store celery.
Unlike bulky Western celery, Nan Ling grows 12–18" tall with thinner stalks and abundant leafy branches. You can use both the stalks and leaves as a tender herb, which melts beautifully into cooked dishes. Harvest as microgreens in just 30 days, or let plants fully develop in 60–90 days for a continuous cut-and-come-again harvest.
Growth Habits
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Days to Maturity: 60–90 days (microgreens ready in 30 days)
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Height: 12–18"
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Stalks: Thinner than Western celery, hollow inside, with more branching and leaf production
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Flowers: White, when plants are allowed to bolt
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Light: Full sun
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Soil: Moist, well-draining
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Preferred Temperature: ~70°F
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Hardiness Zones: 2–10
Culinary Uses
Nan Ling Cutting Celery is the authentic flavor behind many Chinese and Asian dishes. Its robust, peppery celery taste is delicious in stir-fries, soups, dumplings, and salads. Less crunchy than Western celery, it melts into foods and infuses dishes with deep, savory flavor. Use the foliage as a tender fresh herb—a versatile addition to any kitchen garden.
Health & Garden Benefits
- High in fiber and low in calories — a satisfying, nutritious snack
- Rich in flavonoids with natural anti-inflammatory properties
- Aids digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness
- In the garden, Nan Ling Cutting Celery is known to repel cabbage fly
Planting Information
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Planting Depth: 1/4"
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Plant Spacing: 6–8" (2–4 plants per sq ft)
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Row Spacing: 1"
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Growth Habit: Upright
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Pests/Diseases: Bacterial blight, celery mosaic, aphids
Seed Details
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Latin Name: Apium graveolens
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Other Names: Chinese Celery, Cutting Celery, Leaf Celery, Kintsai
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Color: Green
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Packet Size: 2g / Approximately 500+ Seeds
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Seed Origin: USA
- Non-GMO | Open-Pollinated | Heirloom
