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Apium graveolens var. rapaceum 'Giant Prague'

celeriac 'Giant Prague'

An heirloom celeriac variety, introduced in 1871. Fairly vigorous, with a relatively smooth skin and a slightly flattened base. Stores well

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Potentially harmful
Harmful to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Apium can be annual, biennial or perennial herbaceous plants, with leaves divided into three leaflets, or pinnate; in summer, tiny white flowers are borne in umbels

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well drained but moisture retentive soil in full sun. Incorporate plenty of organic matter. Sow indoors in March and transplant in May. See celeriac cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to carrot fly and celery leaf-mining fly

Diseases

May be susceptible to celery leaf spot

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