Celery seed is extremely small and can harbor a fungus that will cause blight in both the beginning and end of the growing cycle. Since this growing cycle is so long, nearly 4 months, a grower is on pins and needles as to whether or not a crop will even be realized.
The germination period for this seed is very long, 3-4 weeks, and is helped by soaking the seed before planting. I have read that if you soak the seed at 118






