Organic 'Giant of Prague' Celeriac

$4.49

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Organic 'Géant de Prague' celeriac is an old variety that immediately inspires confidence with its vigor, regularity, and rustic elegance in the vegetable garden. Grown for its large, rounded roots with white, firm, and finely scented flesh, it navigates the seasons with a discreet but valuable presence. Its slow growth requires patience, but the gardener is amply rewarded with a generous harvest, ideal for comforting autumn and winter dishes. Its abundant foliage accompanies the development of the root and gives the crop a dense and healthy appearance in well-maintained beds. It thrives in rich, deep, and consistently moist soil, where it can develop its full potential without water stress. By allowing some plants to complete their cycle, its umbel-shaped flowers become very attractive to pollinators and many beneficial insects. Excellent in remoulade, mashed, or roasted, this variety combines market gardening tradition, culinary quality, and good shelf life. Growing 'Géant de Prague' means bringing a great, reliable, and flavorful classic into the garden, whose harvest supports home cooking for many months.

Growing conditions

Watering
Supported
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
15 to 24 °C (59 to 75 °F)
Germination (days)
7 to 20 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
60 cm (24 in)
Height
60 cm (24 in)
Sowing depth
0.5 cm (0.2 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
2nd-year summer
Sowing period
Early spring
Harvest
110 days after sowing
Use
remoulade, purée, roast, soups, preservation
Companion plants
leek, cabbage, tomato, bean
Incompatible plants
carrot, parsnip, lettuce