Chinese pink celery seeds - Vegetable Plant

Chinese pink celery is a cool-season variety known for its slender stalks and upright growth habit. It forms a compact cluster of thin, ribbed stems with a light pink to reddish tint. This variety grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Chinese pink celery establishes steadily and requires consistent moisture for uniform growth throughout the growing season. It is suitable for garden beds and raised beds.

Features

• Upright plant with slender, ribbed stalks
• Light pink to reddish stem coloration
• Suitable for cool and temperate climates
• Adaptable to garden beds and raised beds
• Requires consistent moisture for steady growth

Specifications

• Scientific name: Apium graveolens
• Common name (US): Celery
• Seed type / variety: Chinese pink
• Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming plant
• USDA zones: 4–10 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to October
• Germination time and conditions: 14–21 days at 18–21°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: High, consistent moisture required
• Mature plant size: 30–50 cm height, 20–30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 20–30 cm between plants