Celery

Apium graveolens

Apiaceae
Perennial
Vegetables
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery, is a perennial vegetable plant from the Apiaceae family. It is cultivated for its edible stalks and is a popular garden vegetable.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

High water

Soil

Loamy, Clay

Height

0.58–1 m

Spread

0.2–0.4 m

Zones

3–9

Flower colors

Calendar
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Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Growing Tips

Celery prefers part shade and requires specific watering conditions, though these are not detailed here. It is generally a demanding plant that needs consistent moisture and fertile soil.

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