{"product_id":"nan-ling-leaf-celery","title":"Nan Ling Leaf Celery – Heirloom Chinese Cutting Celery Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNan Ling Cutting Celery – Authentic Asian Flavor in Your Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNan Ling Cutting Celery (\u003cem\u003eApium graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beloved heirloom Asian celery variety prized for its sweet, pungent flavor and slender, hollow stalks. Known as \u003cstrong\u003eKintsai\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Habits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 days (microgreens ready in 30 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStalks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinner than Western celery, hollow inside, with more branching and leaf production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, when plants are allowed to bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Garden Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in fiber and low in calories — a satisfying, nutritious snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in flavonoids with natural anti-inflammatory properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAids digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the garden, Nan Ling Cutting Celery is known to repel cabbage fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8\" (2–4 plants per sq ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacterial blight, celery mosaic, aphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApium graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Celery, Cutting Celery, Leaf Celery, Kintsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2g \/ Approximately 500+ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO | Open-Pollinated | Heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"2g  \/ ~500+ Seeds","offer_id":41712256614534,"sku":"TLM\/B1-500-93-1223-28","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658530639_krom.jpg?v=1770128692","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/nan-ling-leaf-celery","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}