Celery Leaf Zefir

Medium early variety. The vegetation period - 80-90 days. Rounded stalks are 25-30 cm in height with numerous side shoots. The leaves are curly, dark green, fleshy, and fragrant. The variety is characterized by an abundant growth of green mass after periodic cuts. Used fresh and dried in cooking and canning. Perfect for season soups and stews, or as a refreshing garnish. A great plant to grow in a pot. 1 g approx. 2000 fresh seeds ****************************************************************************************************************************************** INSTRUCTIONS. Sow between mid-March and early April in seed trays, modules or pots of moist compost at 15°C (59°F). Sowing seed direct reduces transplant shock, but it is better to start in trays or pots and transfer modules as soon as the seedlings can be handled. The seeds need light to germinate: press them into the top of the soil so they’re still exposed and water them from below instead of above so as not to cover them with disturbed soil. Patience is needed as germination takes time. Transplant the young seedlings when large enough to handle, which might not be until several true leaves appear. Low temperatures after germination can cause ‘bolting’ (running to seed) later in life; temperatures should not fall below 10°C (50°F) for long than 12 hours until they are