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Celeriac Monarch Seeds

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Description

Celeriac Morarch Seeds - Irish Plants Direct

Robust earthy and full of flavour — Celeriac ‘Monarch’ is a reliable maincrop variety bred for smooth round roots strong vigour and excellent culinary quality

Its creamy white flesh has a mild celery flavour with nutty undertones ideal for roasting mashing grating into slaws or adding depth to soups and stews

Ideal for open ground raised beds and allotments this variety thrives in fertile moisture-retentive soil with full sun or light shade

Sow from February to April for harvests from October onwards with good resistance to bolting and strong leaf growth for healthy root development

Its compact habit and clean skin make it easy to lift store and prepare with minimal waste

A dependable choice for autumn harvests winter storage and flavour-packed kitchen use

Growing Information

Seed quantity approx 250 seeds

Sow period February to April

Germination 14 to 21 days

Position full sun or light shade

Soil fertile deep moisture-retentive neutral to alkaline

Height and spread 30 to 40 cm tall and wide

Harvesting October to January

Companion plants leek onion spinach

Avoid planting with potatoes fennel coriander

Sowing & Care

Sowing

Sow thinly in trays or modules cover lightly and keep warm

Transplant when large enough spacing 30 to 40 cm apart in rich soil

Growing On

Feed regularly and water deeply during dry spells

Remove side shoots and lower leaves to encourage root swelling

Harvest when roots are firm round and roughly tennis ball sized

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