(84 days) Open-pollinated. Inspired cross of Giant Red Celery and Ventura by Frank Morton in the early 1990s, now a stabilized cultivar. This marriage of opposites brings out the best of both partners and hides the flaws. Wanting to offer red celery, we trialed heirloom Giant Red but found it tough, stringy and too strong for modern palates. However, when combined with Ventura, the harshness and textural flaws disappeared into a delicious chewy stem with plenty of interior red color. Not as tender as Ventura, but with an enhanced flavor that will really enliven soups, salads and casseroles. OSSI. Independent Breeder. ①
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