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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 petiolate varieties are not very popular. The following are descriptions of varieties and photos of petiole celery.
A variety of varieties of petiole celery
In this species, stems are used for food, therefore it is sometimes called stem. It does not form a pronounced tuber, the root system consists of well-developed fibrous roots. Petiole celery forms fleshy juicy stems in the first year of cultivation. This is the time to cut them off. If the celery is not removed in time, tough fibers form in the stems. Petiole species prefer nutritious, loose soil. On poor land, the vegetable grower will receive thin, weak petioles. Also, areas with strong lighting are not suitable for them, it is better to allocate slightly shaded places for planting, for example, under trees. In the second year, the plant produces flower stalks. Varieties are pollinated and lose their pronounced features. Therefore, the beds should be separated by a sufficient distance in the second year. Petioles are used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology, traditional medicine recipes. A variety of varieties allows you to cook dishes with different tastes and aromas. To be convinced of the benefits of culture, it is enough to list the useful components:
- vitamins of group B;
- 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. Culinary petioles not only stew and pickle, but also freeze, salt, prepare juice or cocktails. The composition of the stems of the vegetable contains fiber, which is slowly digested, creating a long-lasting feeling of satiety.
Petiole species should be carefully used by people with problems of the genitourinary system and expectant mothers.
The best varieties of stalked 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.
- Green. Varieties requiring a bleaching period. This is the time to improve the quality of the stems. 2 weeks before harvest, the petioles are wrapped in paper so that sunlight does not enter. The leaves are left exposed.
Petiole celery is grown in two ways – seedlings and sowing in the ground. The choice is made on the basis of the duration of the formation of stems. Therefore, before sowing celery, you should carefully read the description of the variety and the timing of the ripening of the petioles.
Celery petiole Atlant
Refers to mid-season species. Technical ripeness occurs 160-170 days after germination. The variety is distinguished by an upright rosette 45 cm high and 50 cm in diameter. The leaves are green, medium in size, with a high gloss. Petioles are green with a slightly ribbed surface. Up to 400 g of succulent petioles are collected from one plant. Productivity is 2,7-3,2 kg per 1 square. m of landing area. It is grown in seedlings and requires additional bleaching. Cooks are happy to use the variety fresh or canned. According to consumer reviews, celery Atlant petiole is very good as a spice.
Celery petiole Sail
Another mid-season look. 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 in 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.
- Dive at the stage of the first true leaf.
- Transplanted into the ground in late May or early June, depending on weather conditions. At this point the seedlings should be 60-80 days old.
Petioles are used fresh and dried.
Celery petiole Pascal
Mid-season view with upright leaf rosette. Harvest is ready for litter in 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 outlet is about 0,5 kg, on one plant up to 20 pieces of stems. It is grown in seedlings in a greenhouse and open ground. Requires regular hilling to obtain bleached stems. He likes top dressing with organic matter – ash, humus. Productivity is high – up to 5 kg per 1 sq. m.
Male prowess
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, consists of 15 leaves. The length of the stem 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, require bleaching. It is used fresh and for cooking hot dishes.
Triumph
It enters technical maturity 125 days after germination. The height of the plant is 65 cm. The rosette is compact, the petioles are juicy, they are distinguished by fleshy pulp, persistent aroma, the color is dark green. Greenery after cutting very quickly grows again. Grown in open ground and greenhouses.
Crunch
Harvest begins 120 days after seed germination. The socket forms a vertical, 45 cm high, compact. The stems are painted 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 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 coloration is dark green. It is grown in seedlings, sowing seeds is carried out in March. The yield of Utah 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 bred. They do not require a bleaching period, but are less spicy and less crunchy. Growing a self-bleaching vegetable is a little easier, but these varieties can’t stand the cold. It is necessary to harvest the crop before the onset of frosty days. Gardeners dig up self-bleaching species gradually and selectively, trying not to damage nearby plants.
Gold
Harvest is ready for harvest 160 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The variety is considered the leader among self-bleaching species in terms of its characteristics. It has stems of medium length with a slight curvature and ribbing. The color of the petioles is light green with a slight yellowing. The weight of one outlet is about 850 g. The variety is very productive, with a good agricultural background from 1 square. m collect up to 5 kg of petioles. It is considered to be very beneficial. It is used in cooking as a vegetable component and spice, although the variety is slightly pungent.
Malachite
The ripening period is shorter than that of the previous variety. Petioles are ready for harvest in 90-100 days. Forms a socket weighing 1,2 kg. The stems of Malachite are fleshy, dense, slightly curved. In the stage of ripeness dark green color. The surface of the petioles is slightly ribbed. Malachite is a variety with a high yield among varieties of petiole celery. From 1 sq. m area collect up to 4 kg of quality stems 35 cm long.
Tango
It is considered one of the best self-bleaching types of petiole celery. Harvest after 160-180 days from the date of germination. Forms petioles of the original bluish-green color, 50 cm long. The inner mass of the stems does not contain coarse fibers. From the outside they are straight, and from the inside they are strongly curved. The leaves are small and light green in color. The socket weighs about 1 kg. Among agrarians, it is valued for its pleasant persistent aroma, good taste, long shelf life, and resistance to bloom 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 right variety for growing. Beginning vegetable growers should plant several different varieties to determine the difference and choose the best one.
