Celery seeds
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Celery (Apium graveolens) is a crunchy, fiber-rich, low-calorie vegetable ideal for soups, salads, juices, and stir-fries. Itโs a cool-weather crop that requires patience but can be successfully grown in a home kitchen garden with the right care.
โ Key Features of Celery
Feature | Details |
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๐ฟ Botanical Name | Apium graveolens |
๐ฑ Growth Type | Leafy stalk vegetable |
๐ Harvest Time | 90โ120 days from sowing |
โ๏ธ Sunlight | 4โ6 hours/day (prefers cool, bright light) |
๐ชด Container | 10โ12 inch deep pot or grow bag |
๐ฑ How to Grow Celery from Seeds
๐น 1. Best Time to Sow (India)
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Northern India: September to December
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Southern India: October to February (cooler climates or partial shade)
๐น 2. Seed Sowing Instructions
Step | Details |
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Seed Soaking | Optional: soak in warm water for 6โ8 hrs to improve germination |
Germination Time | 14โ21 days (slow germinator) |
Sowing Depth | Lightly press seeds on surface; cover very lightly with fine soil |
Soil Mix | Well-drained soil + compost + cocopeat (1:1:1) |
Transplanting | When seedlings have 3โ4 leaves (after ~30 days), transplant to final pot or bed |
๐ฟ Celery Plant Care
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๐ง Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; celery loves moisture but not waterlogging
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๐ฑ Fertilizer: Add compost or vermicompost every 15 days
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๐ก๏ธ Temperature: Ideal range is 15โ25ยฐC
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๐ Sunlight: Partial shade in hot climates; full sun in cooler months
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๐ Pests: Can attract aphids or leaf miners โ use neem oil spray monthly
โ๏ธ Harvesting Celery
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Harvest time: 90โ120 days
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Cut outer stalks as needed; let inner stalks keep growing
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Full plant can be harvested when stems are 10โ12 inches tall
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Can also regrow from the base after cutting
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