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There are several varieties of celery. Classification is made according to the parts of the plant that are eaten. The culture is quite well known, but petiole varieties are not very popular. Below are descriptions of varieties and photos of petiole celery.
Variety of petiole celery varieties
This species uses the stems for food, which is why it is sometimes called stem. It does not form a pronounced tuber; the root system consists of fibrous, well-developed roots. Petiole celery forms fleshy, juicy stems in the first year of cultivation. It is at this time that they need to be cut off. If celery is not harvested promptly, hard fibers will form in the stalks. Petiolate species prefer nutritious, loose soil. On poor soil, the vegetable grower will receive thin, weak petioles. Also, areas with strong lighting are not suitable for them; it is better to select slightly shaded areas for planting, for example, under trees. In the second year, the plant produces flower stalks. The varieties are cross-pollinated and lose their distinct characteristics. Therefore, in the second year, the beds should be separated by sufficient distance.Petioles are used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology and traditional medicine recipes. The variety of varieties allows you to prepare dishes with different tastes and aroma. To be convinced of the benefits of culture, it is enough to list the useful components:
- B vitamins;
- mineral salts;
- essential oils;
- carotene;
- vitamin C;
- flavonoids;
- magnesium, potassium, iron, sodium.
This is an incomplete list of substances that bring invaluable benefits to the human body. Cooks not only stew and pickle petioles, but also freeze them, pickle them, and prepare juice or cocktails. The stems of the vegetable contain fiber, which is slowly digested, creating a long-lasting feeling of fullness.
Petiole species should be used with caution by people with problems of the genitourinary system and expectant mothers.
The best varieties of petiole celery
Stem varieties are divided into subgroups:
- Self-bleaching. These are species that do not need additional bleaching. During the growing season they are able to form a full-fledged stem.
- Greens. Varieties requiring a bleaching period. This is the time to improve the quality of the stems. 2 weeks before harvesting, the petioles are wrapped in paper to prevent sunlight from entering. The leaves are left in the light.
Petiole celery is grown in two ways - seedlings and sowing in the ground. The choice is made based on the duration of stem formation. Therefore, before sowing celery, you should carefully read the description of the variety and the ripening time of the petioles.
Petiole celery Atlant
Refers to mid-season species. Technical ripeness occurs 160-170 days after germination.The variety is distinguished by an erect rosette 45 cm high and 50 cm in diameter. The leaves are green, medium in size, with great gloss. The petioles are green with a slightly ribbed surface. Up to 400 g of succulent petioles are collected from one plant. Productivity 2.7-3.2 kg per 1 sq. m of planting area. It is grown by seedlings and requires additional bleaching. Cooks are happy to use the variety fresh or canned. According to consumer reviews, Atlant stalk celery is very good as a spice.
Petiole celery Parus
Another mid-season species. The period from the appearance of sprouts to technical ripeness is 75-80 days. It has a semi-vertical rosette of leaves, the height of an adult plant is 55 cm, diameter 40 cm, weight up to 1 kg. The color of the petioles is dark green, the length of one reaches 35 cm. The length of the petiole used for food is 20 cm. It is most often used in cooking as a seasoning. It is grown by seedlings due to the length of the growing season.
- Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of February with a depth of 0.5 cm.
- They dive at the stage of the first true leaf.
- Transplanted into the ground at the end of May or beginning of June, depending on weather conditions. At this point, the seedlings should be 60-80 days old.
The petioles are used fresh and dried.
Celery petiolate Pascal
Mid-season species with an erect rosette of leaves. The harvest is ready for harvesting 12-14 weeks after germination. The petioles are powerful, the width of one at the base is 4.5 cm, the length is up to 30 cm, the color is light green. The weight of one rosette is about 0.5 kg, on one plant there are up to 20 stems. It is grown by seedlings in greenhouses and open ground.Requires regular hilling to obtain bleached stems. Loves feeding with organic matter - ash, humus. Productivity is high - up to 5 kg per 1 sq. m.
Male valor
Late-ripening species, harvesting occurs 150-169 days after germination. The color of the petioles is light green, the shape is almost even, slightly curved and slightly ribbed. The leaf rosette is erect, weighing 850 g, about 79 cm high, and consists of 15 leaves. The stem length is up to 55 cm, the yield of the variety is 3.3-3.8 kg per 1 sq. m. Petioles gain weight up to 650 g and require bleaching. It is used fresh and for preparing hot dishes.
Triumph
It enters technical ripeness 125 days after germination. Plant height is 65 cm. The rosette is compact, the petioles are juicy, distinguished by fleshy pulp, persistent aroma, dark green color. After cutting, greenery grows back very quickly. It is grown in open ground and greenhouses.
Crunch
Harvesting begins 120 days after seed germination. The rosette forms a vertical, 45 cm high, compact. The stems are dark green, juicy, with a pleasant, persistent aroma. The yield of the variety is 3.0-3.2 kg per 1 sq. m. Valued for its resistance to low temperatures.
Utah
Harvest time comes after 170-180 days. A variety with a vertical rosette of leaves 65 cm high. Petioles without fibers, long, curved on the inside. The color is dark green. It is grown by seedlings; seeds are sown in March. Utah's yield is 3.7 kg per 1 sq. m, the weight of one plant is about 350 g. It has a persistent pleasant aroma, good keeping quality and taste characteristics.
Self-bleaching varieties of petiole celery
In addition to green varieties, many self-bleaching types of petiole celery have been developed. They do not require a bleaching period, but have a less spicy taste and reduced crispness of the stems. Growing a self-bleaching vegetable is a little easier, but these varieties do not tolerate cold weather. The harvest must be harvested before the onset of frosty days. Gardeners dig up self-bleaching species gradually and selectively, trying not to damage nearby plants.
Gold
The harvest is ready for harvest 160 days after the first shoots appear. The variety is considered the leader among self-bleaching species in terms of its characteristics. It has medium-length stems with slight bending and ribbing. The color of the petioles is light green with a slight yellowish tint. The weight of one rosette is about 850 g. The variety is very productive, with a good agricultural background from 1 sq. m, up to 5 kg of petioles are collected. It is considered a very profitable species. It is used in cooking as a vegetable component and spice, although the variety is mildly hot.
Malachite
The ripening period is shorter than that of the previous variety. The petioles are ready for harvesting in 90-100 days. Forms a rosette weighing 1.2 kg. Malachite's stems are fleshy, dense, slightly curved. At ripeness, dark green in color. The surface of the petioles is slightly ribbed. Malachite is a variety characterized by high yield among varieties of petiole celery. From 1 sq. m area, up to 4 kg of high-quality stems 35 cm long are collected.
Tango
It is considered one of the best self-bleaching types of petiole celery. The crop is harvested 160-180 days from the date of emergence. Forms petioles of an original bluish-green color, 50 cm long. The internal mass of the stems does not contain coarse fibers. On the outside they are straight, and on the inside they are strongly curved.The leaves are small and light green in color. The socket weighs about 1 kg. It is valued among farmers for its pleasant, persistent aroma, good taste, ability to be stored for a long time and resistance to flowering and rust. The yield is up to 3.7 kg per 1 sq. m.
Conclusion
With the help of the proposed descriptions and photos of petiole celery, it will be easy to choose the appropriate variety for growing. Beginning vegetable growers should plant several different varieties to determine the difference and choose the best one.
