Celeriac 'Balena' organic

Latin name Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
Quantity per packet Approximately 50 seeds
$6.79

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Product
identification
Latin nameApium graveolens var. rapaceum
FamilyApiaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packApproximately 50 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0035
Product
description

Organic celeriac 'Balena' is a high-quality variety, prized for its round, smooth, and very white roots, which bring an elegant, nourishing, and long-lasting harvest to the vegetable garden. Under its vigorous foliage, it develops a well-formed ball with a fine, delicate, and slightly celery-like flavor, perfect for autumn and winter dishes where depth and sweetness are desired. Its tender texture makes it an excellent choice for purees, stews, slow-cooked dishes, and many comforting recipes. This organic variety also appeals with its good bolting tolerance, a valuable asset for obtaining regular roots despite sometimes changing conditions. Grown in deep, rich, and consistently moist soil, it progresses patiently until it offers a beautiful storage harvest, easy to store for a long time under good conditions. Its presence in the vegetable garden adds a robust and structured dimension to seasonal crops, with the promise of tasty storage vegetables for the colder months. Harvested before the first frosts, it reveals its full storage potential and culinary quality. It is a reliable, refined, and very useful organic variety, ideal for enriching the vegetable garden with a beautiful and flavorful storage root vegetable.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period10 to 12 weeks before the last frost indoors
Sowing depth0.3 cm (0.1 in)
Germination temperature18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Germination time14 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Deep, rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Purées, stews, slow-cooked dishes, preservation, autumn harvest
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
105 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in)
Spread30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Bean, cabbage, leek, onion, tomato
Avoid planting with
Lettuce, potato
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.