Redventure Celery

Apium graveolens

Seeds per pack ~ 200

Germination: 90% Nov 2025 

Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) traces its roots to the Mediterranean and Near Eastern regions, where its wild ancestor—often called “smallage”—grew in salty coastal soils and marshy ground. Early cultivation focused less on the crisp stalks we prize today and more on aromatic leaves and strongly flavored seeds used in medicine and cookery. Over centuries, growers selected plants with thicker, milder, less-stringy petioles (the “stalks”), transforming a bitter, fibrous marsh herb into a refined kitchen vegetable. In an heirloom context, celery reflects older selection goals—deep aroma, strong “celery-ness,” and sturdy growth—often associated with traditional “Pascal-type” stalk celery and other old-fashioned strains that were developed before modern uniformity and shipping traits became the main priority.

Fantastic red-stalked celery from plant breeder Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds, developed from a cross between 'Giant Red' and 'Ventura.' Strong celery flavor, vibrant and savory, with the perfect crunch. Beautiful for a raw vegetable platter. Our seed comes direct from Wild Garden Seeds. Enjoy!