Giant Red Reselection

Family: Apiaceae Vegetable

Crisp as a cool morning—Giant Red Reselection celery forms bold, upright stalks with a striking blush of red at the outer ribs and a clean, refreshing snap through the heart.

Expect a firm, juicy texture and a bright, herbal sweetness that shines whether you’re enjoying it fresh or turning it into vivid, aromatic sauces and pickles. For gardeners who love a statement plant, this re-selection delivers generous, market-worthy size at about 85 days, with sturdy growth that holds its character beautifully.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Giant Red Reselection

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 19th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This celery keeps a tight, glassy crunch even when chopped fine, so it’s built for raw and quick treatments where it won’t collapse. The blushy red ribs bring an extra aromatic edge—pickle it or shave it into salads for that cool, juicy snap.

Best Uses

shave thin for slaws and crudités—its water content keeps the bite lively
stalk-first mirepoix/base for broths and stocks where the cut holds shape
quick-pickle in vinegar for red-rimmed color and a snappy, peppery tang
purée into an aromatic green sauce or soup for a clean, vegetal backbone

Flavor Profile

bright, herbal sweetness cool, watery crunch firm, juicy stalk snap subtly earthy celery bitterness

Kitchen Pairings

lemon olive oil butter parmesan chicken white wine vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What disease or pest most commonly affects Apium graveolens (celery) and how can I manage it?

Celery (Apium graveolens) is prone to Septoria leaf spot and early blight-like leaf spots, which show up as small brown lesions that spread on older leaves. Remove and destroy infected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and water at the soil line to keep foliage dry; if disease keeps progressing, apply a labeled fungicide safe for edible Apiaceae according to the label. Aphids can also cluster on tender growth—spray them off with a strong water jet and use insecticidal soap if numbers rebound within a week.

How often should I water celery during the main growing phase (around day 30–85)?

During the main growth phase, keep the root zone consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for evenly damp soil about 1–2 inches deep. In typical home gardens this often means watering every 2–3 days in warm weather, but adjust to soak the bed thoroughly and then re-water before the top inch dries. Mulch lightly helps prevent the dry-then-wet swings that lead to bitter, fibrous, or splitting stalks in celery.

How do I tell when my Apium graveolens celery is ready to harvest (about 85 days)?

Harvest when stalks are firm and reach their expected size, with crisp ribs that snap slightly rather than bend. Look for blanched, pale inner stalks if you’ve been earthing up or using the variety’s blanching method; stalks should feel fully filled from base to top. You can begin “cut-and-come-again” harvesting of outer stalks, or pull the whole plant near day ~85 once the center is also thick and sturdy.