Celery | Utah 52-70R

Grow crisp, tall, and deep green stalks of Utah 52-70R celery in your home garden. This classic heirloom variety is widely regarded as one of the best tall-stalk celeries available, prized for its thick, succulent stalks, rich crunchy texture, and tender, sweet flavor that is noticeably superior to store-bought bunches.

These vigorous, disease-resistant plants grow upright up to 24–30 inches tall, producing heavy yields of uniform, tightly packed stalks throughout the late summer and autumn. Start seeds indoors early in spring for Canada's growing season, as celery benefits from a long, cool growing window to develop its crisp texture and full flavor profile.

Why Grow Utah 52-70R Celery?

• Classic heirloom producing tall, crisp, dark green stalks with a sweet, rich crunch
• Thick, succulent stalks that do not string easily or turn bitter
• Improved resistance to pink rot and western celery mosaic virus
• Does not require artificial blanching to retain a sweet, tender flavor
• Approximately 100–110 days to maturity from transplanting
• Grows best in full sun
• Open-pollinated heirloom variety
• Approximately 300 seeds per packet

How to Grow Utah 52-70R Celery from Seed

Start celery seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before your last spring frost date. Celery seeds require light to germinate, so gently press seeds onto the surface of a fine, sterile seed-starting mix without covering them with soil.

Keep the soil consistently moist using a spray bottle or bottom watering, and maintain temperatures around 20–22°C (68–72°F) until germination occurs, which can take 14–21 days.

Harden off seedlings carefully over 10–14 days before transplanting outdoors in late spring after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures have warmed. Space plants approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) apart in rows spaced 40–45 cm (16–18 inches) apart in rich, moisture-retentive soil heavily amended with compost.

Celery is a heavy feeder and drinker: water heavily and consistently throughout the entire growing season and feed regularly with balanced organic fertilizer to keep stalks crisp and juicy.

Growing Celery in Canada

Utah 52-70R celery excels in Canadian gardens when given an early indoor start under grow lights to account for its longer maturity window. Celery loves the cool spring and autumn shoulder seasons of Canadian climates.

Apply a thick organic mulch around the base of plants to retain soil moisture and prevent roots from drying out during summer spells.

For detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our How to Grow Celery in Canada | Complete Guide

Utah 52-70R Celery Growing Information

Feature	Detail
Botanical Name	Apium graveolens var. dulce '
Common Name	Celery (Utah 52-70R)
Plant Type	Annual cool-season stalk crop
Sun Requirements	Full sun
Days to Maturity	Approximately 100–110 days
Seed Count	Approximately 300 seeds
Pollination Type	Open-pollinated heirloom variety
Best Uses	Fresh snacking, salads, soups, stews, mirepoix, and juicing

Grow Your Own Utah 52-70R Celery

There is nothing quite like snapping crisp, juicy stalks of sweet celery harvested fresh from your own garden plot. With its heavy yields, excellent disease resistance, and rich flavor, Utah 52-70R celery is an extraordinarily rewarding addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.

Start your seeds indoors this season and enjoy the satisfaction of growing fresh, homegrown celery!