Celery Merengo hybrid

Days to Emerge: 15-30 Days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6" - 12"

Row Spacing: 24" - 36"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6" - 12"

Maturity: 80-90 Days

Easier to grow than you might think, celery provides an abundance of flavorful stalks that are a perfect base to so many culinary dishes. From using the leafy tops in a herbaceous salad to dicing up the stalks to use in your classic Thanksgiving stuffing, 'Merengo' does not disappoint. Seeds are pelleted with a coating for easy handling. This packet sows up to 20 feet.
When to sow outside: Recommended for mild climates only. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 50°F, or in fall for cool-season harvest. When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date for spring harvest, or 10 to 12 weeks before transplanting outdoors for fall crop. Biodegradable pots minimize root disturbance at transplanting. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°-75°F.