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'Par-cel' Celery
 
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Description: Cutting celery. Resembles parsley in growth and use. Cut younger leaves as needed. Older leaves may be too strong. Withstands heat and drought and is cold tolerant. Fussy germinator so start indoors.
Days To Maturity: 72-85
Seed Sources: Underwood Gardens - updated in 2011

 
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Reviewed on 08/05/2010 by OhioMG - An experienced gardener

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Huron, Ohio, 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

Parcel is beautiful in the garden and has been a carefree addition. However, I find that the leaves are best harvested and snipped into a cooked dish rather than eaten raw or alone as they have a strong and sometimes bitter taste. This MAY be due to the lack of rain here this summer, but I am happy using it as an herb as it lends a nice celery flavor.
 

Reviewed on 01/22/2008 by ant - An experienced gardener

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Logan, Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I have grown this off and on for several years. I love it because it easy to grow. It is a very attractive plant and although it doesn't taste like store bought celery it has a nice celery flavor. I love the convenience of being able to pluck a few leaves for a salad or soup and not having to take space in the refrigerator for a bunch of celery.
 




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