Seeds Pascal Celery - Apium Graveolens L.

Celery 'Pascal' – Apium graveolens L.

Celery Pascal: crisp, aromatic, and high-yielding – perfect for fall soups and hearty winter dishes from the garden.

A staple for garden and kitchen

The 'Pascal' celery is a vigorous variety of stalk celery, appreciated for its thick, juicy, pale green stalks. It delivers an intense aroma and a satisfying crunch – delicious both raw and cooked. With its strong growth and long harvesting window, it’s a valuable addition for any home gardener or soup enthusiast.

Origins and botanical family

• Origin: Mediterranean region, later cultivated in Europe

• Botanical family: Apiaceae (Umbellifers)

• Known since antiquity for its medicinal and culinary uses

Botanical characteristics

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Habit: compact, upright rosette

• Leaves: dark green, deeply cut, aromatic

• Stalks: thick, firm, juicy and low in fibre

Sowing and growing conditions

• Sowing time: February to April under cover; transplant outdoors in May–June

• Germination temperature: 15–20 °C

• Germination time: 14 to 21 days

• Depth: 0.5 to 1 cm

• Spacing: 30 cm between plants, 40 cm between rows

• Soil: rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral

• Exposure: full sun

• Thinning: keep strongest seedlings once sprouted

• Water needs: very high – keep soil constantly moist

Care and maintenance

• Regular weeding and hilling

• Generous watering, especially during dry periods

• Add compost during the growing season

• For pale stalks: tie plants together and provide light shading

Harvest

• Harvest period: 150 to 180 days after sowing (August–November)

• Harvest maturity: when a solid heart and firm stalks have formed

• Yield: 3 to 4 plants per m²

• Storage: 2 to 4 weeks in a cool cellar; suitable for blanching and freezing

Garden use

• Suitable for borders or central rows in garden beds

• Good companion plant with leeks, cabbages, and onions

• Avoid planting after root crops like carrots or parsnips

Culinary uses

• Flavour: strong, aromatic, slightly salty

• Ideal for soups, stews, gratins, or raw with dips

• Tip: use the leaves for broths and sauces

Ecology and features

• Attracts beneficial insects

• Suitable for large containers or pots

• Improves soil with organic matter

• Ideal for permaculture with mulching and companion planting

'Pascal' celery is a robust and versatile vegetable, appreciated for its strong flavour, generous yield, and ease of care.