Product Overview
Peppermint Stick celery is a striking heirloom variety known for its candy-pink and pale green striped stalks, making it a standout in garden beds or on the plate. Beyond its showy appearance, the flavor is rich and full-bodied, with crisp, classic celery texture and a subtly sweet, slightly spicy finish that enhances both raw and cooked dishes. Slow to bolt, this variety provides a long harvest period, and its vibrant color remains even after cooking. Plants can reach 14–25 inches tall and typically mature in 80–85 days under favorable conditions. With consistent moisture, nutrient-rich soil, and a bit of patience, Peppermint Stick delivers stalks and leaves perfect for salads, soups, slaws, stir-fries, or as a colorful garnish.
Peppermint Stick Celery (Apium graveolens)
Heirloom celery featuring bold pink and pale green striped stalks. Tender, sweet, and lightly spicy, it’s slow to bolt and ideal for salads, soups, stir-fries, or fresh snacking.
| Days to Maturity | 80–85 days |
| Plant Size | 14–25" tall; upright, clumping habit |
| Exposure | Full sun to part sun |
| Start Indoors | Start 10–12 weeks before last frost; transplant carefully when seedlings are 4–6" tall |
| Direct Sow | Sow outdoors once soil reaches 15°C (60°F) and is workable; successions every 2–3 weeks possible |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow ¼" deep; germinates in 10–14 days at 18–21°C (65–70°F) |
| Spacing | Space plants 8–10" apart in rows 12–18" apart |
| Soil & Water | Rich, fertile, well-drained soil; maintain consistent moisture for tender, crisp stalks; mulch recommended |
| Special Traits | Heirloom variety; striped candy-pink and green stalks; slow to bolt; flavorful and tender |
| Flavor & Uses | Sweet, slightly spicy classic celery flavour; ideal raw, in soups, slaws, stir-fries, and as garnish |
| Harvest | Harvest when stalks reach 14–25" tall; outer stalks can be picked continuously while plant matures |
