Celery Leaf

Description

Leaf Celery is a potent culinary herb cultivated almost exclusively for the concentrated, peppery savoury flavour found in its dark green, parsley-like leaves. This intense taste, which is significantly stronger and more aromatic than the watery crunch of standard stalk celery, is released powerfully when the foliage is chopped. It is traditionally used as a seasoning to add depth to soups, stews, and stocks, though the tender young leaves can also be used raw to add a spicy kick to salads.

This plant is typically grown as a hardy biennial that forms an upright, bushy rosette of foliage rather than thick, crisp stalks. It is robust and generally cold-tolerant, often standing well into winter if sheltered. For the best results and a continuous harvest, plant it in a location with partial shade or full sun. It is not drought-tolerant and thrives in rich, fertile soil that is kept consistently moist through regular watering.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only – The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.