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'Brilliant' Celeriac |
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Open-pollinated, early-maturing, European strain. Plants produce nearly fiberless, white, 3- to 5-inch-diameter roots.
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.5 Stars)
Yield: (4.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.0 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 2
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 04/26/2018 by
HTP
- An experienced gardener
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Onondaga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| For 2017 started indoors on Mar-10 on warming pad (soil about 70 degrees); 90% germination in 15 days. Celeric is a slow grower. Hardened off on May-18 and transplanted to garden on May-27 with Blood meal (Nitrogen) added to boost growth. Fertilized with side dressing of bone meal (phosphorus) third week in July. Did not harvest until Nov 20th though could have done so much earlier. Roots were 4"-4.25" in diameter. Many had begun grown side-shoots with 1"-2" roots. Definitely performed as "advertised". Stored well in refrigerator (40 degrees) loosely bagged for 5 months (will keep for longer but we ate them all by May). Though plant is grown primarily for the root the greens - having intense celery flavor can also be used. I simmer large amounts in stock pot for about 1 hour then let sit for another hour. Remove greens and freeze liquid for use when cooking rice, quinoa, soups, etc. |
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Reviewed on 06/25/2015 by
LongIsland
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Suffolk, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Tried planting these in 2014. They were slow growing, and by the end of the season the roots were no bigger than golf balls. Taste was okay. I contacted the seed company and was told that they require a lot of water and are heavy feeders, so I'm trying again this year. Also seeds are very tiny, so better to start indoors. |
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