CELERY Seeds, Tall Utah

Tall Utah Celery (Apium graveolens 'Tall Utah') is an heirloom, open-pollinated celery prized for its tall, crisp, deep-green stalks and classic flavor. A kitchen-garden standard for fresh use, soups, and snacks.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Apium graveolens 'Tall Utah'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated celery (grown as annual)
• Stalk height: 18 to 24 inches
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4 to 6 hours)
• Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained

Best for

• Fresh snacking with dips
• Soups, stocks, and stews
• Salads and mirepoix
• Cool-season gardens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors well before the last frost, as celery is slow to establish. Transplant into rich, moisture-retentive soil and keep consistently moist, since dry spells cause stringy, bitter stalks. Feed regularly. Harvest whole plants or outer stalks as needed once they reach full height.

Flavor profile

Mild, fresh, and savory with crisp, juicy stalks that add depth to cooked dishes and crunch to raw ones.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.