Solid Red

A red celery. Stalks are reddish-green, with inner stalks having more intense pigmentation. Stalks can be solid or hollow and are intensely flavored, stringy and dry compared to modern varieties. Best used cooked in soups and stews. Stalks are relatively thin and measure 21-26" long. Leaves are dark green with purple tips. Dense foliage. Plants are semi-erect and reach about 2' tall. Donated to SSE in the 1980s by David Cavagnaro (IA CA D) who acquired this variety from the Good Seed Company of Tonasket, WA. SSE Accession # 107323