Description
Celery is a long-season crop that can be tricky to grow, some might say, the trickiest of all. 1 packet contains 100 seeds of celery.
Celery will not tolerate heat and can be hard to transplant. Summer crops in the north and winter crops in the south make celery a year-round producer. All the work is worth it when you harvest crunchy, green stalks.
Seeds Specifications
Seeds per Packet 100
Common Name Apium graveolens(botanical name)
Height 8 inches tall.
Bloom Time Summer
Difficulty Level Easy
Planting And Care
Celery is a heavy feeder
It also requires lots of water
Make sure to provide plenty of water during the entire growing season, especially during hot, dry weather
If celery does not get enough water, the stalks will be dry, and small
Add plenty of compost and mulch around the plants to retain moisture
Fertilize regularly
Add mulch as needed, to help retain soil moisture and add nutrients
Tie growing celery stalks together to keep them from sprawling
Celery Imported Care
Because a celery plant has such a long maturity time, unless you live in a location with long growing seasons, you need to start celery seeds indoors at least 8 à ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡ ¬Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ 10 weeks before the last frost date for your area
Sunlight Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering Keep soil moist throughout the growing season.
Soil Any
Temperature 55 and 70 ºF
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer.
Harvest Season
The parts of celery that are harvested are mainly the stalks, which will be above ground. Harvest stalks from the outside in.
You may begin harvesting when stalks are about 8 inches tall.
Celery can be kept in the garden for up to a month if soil is built up around it to maintain an ideal temperature.
Celery Imported Special Feature
There is not much flavor difference between the home grown variety and the store bought variety so most gardeners grow a celery plant purely for the challenge it poses.
vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6.
Celery Imported Uses
Medicinal Use:
Celery is an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum
It is a very good source of folate, potassium, dietary fiber, manganese, and pantothenic acid
Celery is also a good source of vitamin B2, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids)
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Helps Lower High Cholesterol2
Lowers Inflammation 3
Helps Prevent or Treat High Blood Pressure 4
Helps Prevent Ulcers5
Protects Liver Health
Culinary Use:
It is a popular addition to salads and many cooked dishes
Add celery leaves and sliced celery stalks to soups, stews, casseroles, and healthy stir fries
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