{"product_id":"tall-utah-52-70-celery","title":"Tall Utah 52-70 Celery – Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTall Utah 52-70 Celery – Taller, Sweeter, and More Productive Than Original Utah\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Company in 1953, Utah 52-70 is an improved heirloom celery that grows taller, with longer ribs, deeper green color, and sweeter flavor than the original Utah variety. Recommended by Utah State University and ag extension offices in FL, NY, OR, and TX, this is a proven performer for short seasons and limited-space gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtah 52-70 produces classic light green, crisp stalks with edible stems reaching 9–11\" and full plant heights of 12–24\". Disease resistant to Brown Check, Western Celery Mosaic, and Fusarium Race II. No blanching required. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Habits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–110 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStalk Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy upright stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic light green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, crunchy, and crisp with classic celery flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Check, Western Celery Mosaic, Fusarium Race II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo blanching required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStarting \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 weeks before last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e or 8–10 weeks before first autumn frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress 2–3 seeds per cell \u003cstrong\u003ewithout covering\u003c\/strong\u003e — seeds require light to germinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse organic, moist, well-drained potting mix with a pH of 6–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination takes \u003cstrong\u003e14–21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e; keep soil surface evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant best starts \u003cstrong\u003e9–12\" apart\u003c\/strong\u003e once true leaves establish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be direct sown outdoors 10–12 weeks before last average frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater consistently — shallow roots require steady moisture; drought causes bitter, fibrous stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a cooling layer of mulch to prevent bolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from additional compost throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid daytime temps below 55°F after transplant to prevent premature bolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtah 52-70 can be harvested whole or as a cut-and-come-again variety. Harvest outer stalks when at least 6–8\" tall by cutting from the base, allowing inner stalks to continue producing. Darker green stalks yield more nutrition but have a coarser texture. Harvested stalks can be refrigerated and used within a couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtah 52-70 is excellent in soups, salads, stuffing, and stir-fries. The leaves add rich flavor to stocks and broths. Enjoy stalks fresh with peanut butter or veggie dip. 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