Tango Celery

Vigorous organic celery. Tango is similar to Conquistador, but the flavor is better and the stalks are more tender and less fibrous. The plant is also a few inches taller. Tango performs well under less-than-ideal growing conditions such as heat or moisture stress. Organically grown. Avg. 1,100,000 seeds/lb. Mini: 325 seeds.

Days to Maturity or Bloom: 80 Growing Information: CULTURE: Celery and celeriac must be kept well-fertilized and watered throughout the season. Do not let the soil dry out, indoors or out. Ensure fertile soil for size and mild taste. GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow in early March or 10-12 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Sow about 6 seeds per inch, 1/8" deep, and keep soil moist and temperatures 70-75°F (21-24°C) if possible. Seedlings emerge in 2-3 weeks and then temperature can be reduced to 60-70°F (16-21°C). TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings have 2 true leaves, transplant to 1 1/2" plug trays. Transplant outdoors late-May to mid-June when weather is warm and settled. Set plants 6-8" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Irrigate to keep soil moist. BOLTING: Caused by exposure of young plants to temperatures below 55°F (13°C) for 10 days or more. When hardening plants before transplanting out, reduce water for 7-10 days. Do not harden off celery plants by lowering temperatures! DISEASES And PESTS: For leaf blights, rotate crops. Ensure adequate soil calcium and water to prevent "black heart." For Celery Mosaic (mottled leaves, twisted stems, dwarfing), control aphids. STORAGE: After harvest remove field heat by dunking plants in cold water. Store sound heads/roots at 95-98% humidity and near-freezing. DAYS TO MATURITY: From date of transplanting. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/OZ.: 60,000-115,000 (avg. 75,000). MINI: 0.125 gm. (avg. 325 seeds, sows 4').