Cutting celery Amsterdamse Donkergroene is a traditional variety. Unlike celeriac or stalk celery, this variety is not grown for thick stalks or bulbs, but primarily for its aromatic leaves. The variety is known for its strong fragrance and pronounced flavour, which makes it widely used in the kitchen. Characteristic of cutting celery Amsterdamse Donkergroene are its intensely dark green leaves and stems. The leaves are finer than those of many other cutting celery varieties, and the plant has a relatively compact growth habit. Thanks to this combination of fine structure and deep leaf color, the plant not only appears vigorous but also provides a concentrated aroma. Compared to regular cutting celery, cutting celery Amsterdamse Donkergroene generally has finer leaves and stems and a more intense flavor. This makes the variety particularly suitable for dishes in which a distinct celery taste is desired.
Use cutting celery Amsterdamse Donkergroene as a seasoning in soups, sauces, broths, stews, oven dishes, and dishes with cheese and egg. The leaves can also be used as a leafy vegetable in various dishes. To preserve its rich and powerful flavor, it is recommended to add the celery only at the end of the cooking process. When harvesting, it is important not to cut the leaves too short. By leaving a small stub, the plant can regrow, allowing for multiple harvests. Non hardy annual.
Soaking: 24 hours
Outdoor sowing: March - July
Germination: 3 - 4 weeks
Germination temp.: 18 - 20 °C
Sowing depth: Shallow - ½ cm
Plant distance: 20 cm
Sow distance inbetween rows: 15 cm
Plant position: sunny with some shade
Harvest period: July - October
Soak the seeds approx. 24 hours before sowing in tepid water. Sow the seeds afterwards. Sow outdoors in rows approx. 15 cm apart from March on. Sow thinly and shallow. Rake the seeds gently in the soil and water profusely. Keep moist and weedfree. Thin the seedlings, when they're large enough to handle, to approx. 20 cm apart.
Celery needs extra nitrogen for a good foliage growth. Water often and don't let the soil dry out. Celery needs a sunny plot with free draining soil. Cut the outer stems before harvesting the foliage. Harvest the celery by cutting the stem with the foliage. Leave a big stump, to grow further. Celery can be frozen to store. Protect the seedlings against slugs and snails.