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Celery

Celery

Apium graveolens

Medium difficulty{Winter}
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Sunlight
6 hours (partial shade in hot climates)
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Watering
Very thirsty, keep constantly moist
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Min pot size
8" pot
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Start from
Seeds

About Celery

Celery is a moisture-loving, slow-growing vegetable that requires a long, cool winter to develop thick, crisp stalks. It needs heavily composted, moisture-retentive soil and deeper containers to support its extensive root system in a terrace setting.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–30
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 31–75
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 76–120

Common pests and diseases

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