Celery (Celery)

Apium graveolens var. dulce

Plant family

Umbellifers (Apiaceae)

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Light germinator

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

50 cm

Seeding depth

0 cm

Instructions

The season for this plant is over. The following instructions are for the next season.

Beginning of March

Propagating

Beginning of April

Transplanting

Beginning of May

Harden

Description

Celery belongs to the family of umbelliferae. As the name suggests, the stalks are harvested. Celery has a long germination period, requires heat and is one of the more demanding crops.

Origin:

Europe

Growing tips

The plants are sensitive to cold and thrive best in nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil, with a regular water supply during the main growing season. When sowing, only lightly press and water the seeds, as they need a light stimulus for germination.