SANDZHIT is a mid-ripening hybrid of stalk celery intended for cultivation in open ground and under film. The vegetative period is 95-100 days from germination to market readiness. The plant forms a vertical rosette of leaves up to 60 cm high with long dark green leaves of medium or strong glossiness and blistery texture. The stalks of this variety are long, of medium diameter, slightly curved on the inside, dark green in color without anthocyanin, with prominent vein relief. The mass of one plant reaches 450-550 grams, and the yield of leaves and stalks is from 5.6 to 8.0 kg per square meter.
This celery variety is distinguished by excellent aromatic and taste qualities, making it in demand for use both fresh and dried in home cooking. SANDZHIT is suitable for sale on fresh markets both as individual stalks and whole rosettes. The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in various regions of Russia, including the Northern, Central, Ural, and Far Eastern, which indicates its good adaptability to different climatic conditions.
Celery as a whole is a valuable vegetable due to its rich content of vitamins C, K, A, E, PP and group B, as well as minerals — calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc and selenium. Celery leaves and stalks have low caloric content and contribute to improved metabolism, which makes them useful for maintaining the health of the nervous, cardiovascular, and immune systems. Regular consumption of celery helps fight inflammation, improves joint condition, aids in detoxifying the body, and maintains normal blood sugar levels, which is especially important for diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
