Golden Self-Blanching Celery Heirloom Seeds

Golden Self-Blanching Celery Seeds — Heirloom 1886 | No-Tie Blanching, Thick Stringless Stalks, Disease-Resistant

Apium graveolens — Introduced in 1886, Golden Self-Blanching is one of the most practical and productive heirloom celery varieties ever developed. The defining advantage: it blanches itself — no mounding, no tying, no wrapping required. Thick, crisp, juicy, deeply ribbed stalks with no strings and no bitter flavor. Stocky, disease-resistant plants reach 18–23 inches with ample water. Celery hearts are thick and crunchy. A high-yielding, reliable variety that delivers genuine celery flavor without the labor of traditional blanching methods.

Why Grow Golden Self-Blanching?

• Self-blanching — no mounding, tying, or wrapping required; the plant naturally produces pale, mild, tender stalks
• Thick, stringless stalks — no strings, no bitterness; crisp, juicy, deeply ribbed stalks with excellent texture
• Disease-resistant — strong disease resistance for reliable production
• High-yielding — stocky, productive plants with thick celery hearts
• 1886 heirloom — over 135 years of proven performance
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year; 300+ seeds per packet

In the Kitchen

Eat raw with nut butters or dips. Slice into salads and grain bowls. Add to soups, stews, and stocks. Braise whole stalks in broth with herbs. Juice with apple and ginger. The thick, stringless stalks are excellent for stuffing with cheese or nut butter.

Growing Notes

• Type: Biennial grown as annual; cool-season crop
• Start indoors: 10–12 weeks before last frost; surface sow, keep moist
• Transplant: After last frost; harden off carefully
• Soil: Rich, consistently moist, well-drained; pH 6.0–7.0; heavy feeder
• Watering: Consistent moisture is critical; drought causes bitterness and hollow stalks
• Height: 18–23 inches with ample water

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