Seeds, Celery, Living Web Ventura

Celery, Living Web Ventura
(Apium graveolens var. dulce)

Living Web Ventura Celery is a vigorous, full-flavored selection adapted for organic systems and biologically active soils. Known for its strong upright growth and richly aromatic stalks, this variety performs especially well in compost-rich beds and regenerative market gardens. Crisp, juicy, and deeply flavored, it’s a dependable choice for growers seeking high-quality celery with real character.

Key Characteristics

• Robust, Full Celery Flavor
  Ventura produces thick, crisp stalks with a pronounced, traditional celery taste. Ideal for fresh eating, soups, stocks, juicing, and fermentation. Leaves are intensely aromatic and excellent for broths and seasoning.
• Adapted for Living Soil Systems
  Selected for performance in organic and biologically managed gardens, this variety thrives in compost-rich, well-balanced soils. Consistent moisture and fertility produce dense, flavorful stalks without excessive bitterness.
• Productive & Upright Growth
  Strong, upright plants form uniform stalks that are easier to harvest and clean. With proper watering and fertility, Ventura delivers dependable yields for home gardens and small-scale production.
• Cool-Season Crop with Season Extension Potential
  Celery prefers moderate temperatures and can be grown in spring and fall. In mild climates, fall plantings may extend harvest into early winter with protection.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Apium graveolens var. dulce
• Native Range: Mediterranean (widely cultivated)
• Plant Life Cycle: Biennial grown as an annual
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Medium-wet to wet, fertile, high organic matter
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Time: July–August (second year if overwintered)
• Bloom Color: White
• Days to Maturity: ~75–85 days from transplant
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as annual in zones 3–10

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, as celery benefits from a long growing season. Transplant into compost-rich beds once soil warms. Maintain consistent moisture—celery requires steady watering to prevent stringiness and bitterness. In permaculture systems, plant near water-retentive areas or within intensively managed vegetable beds where fertility is high.

Living Web Ventura Celery rewards attentive growers with crisp texture, rich flavor, and reliable production in biologically active soils.

These seeds come from the Appalachian Seed Growers Collective, a regional network of farmers dedicated to growing and sharing seeds adapted to the Southern Appalachian climate and rooted in seed sovereignty and crop diversity. These varieties have been grown and saved in place by local growers to thrive in your garden while supporting resilient, locally-grown food systems.