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Afina
B tier
Afina is a modern leaf celery bred for quick growth, fine stems, and high essential-oil aroma in the tops—aimed at fresh herb markets and home continuous harvest. It stays compact compared with stalk monsters that need trenches. Flavour is bright and classic without excessive bitterness when young. Clip for daily seasoning; avoid letting plants fully toughen in summer heat. Works in window boxes with enough sun. Substitute for parsley-celery combinations in recipes without rewriting the dish. Pair Afina with complementary seasonings and a cooking method such as Fresh Herb to show the Modern Leaf Type side of the ingredient.
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Afina was introduced in European catalogues as an improved leaf celery.
Fresh herb growers trialled Afina for bunching leafy celery.
Afina appeared in organic European seed assortments.
Afina remained a go-to named leaf celery for intensive cutting.