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Growing Celery Plants

The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Celery contain the following nutrients.

Celery is part of the Apiaceae family, which includes carrots, parsnips, parsley, and celeriac. Its crunchy stalks make the vegetable a popular low-calorie snack, and it may provide a range of health benefits. The fiber in celery can benefit the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Celery is a marshland plant in the family Apiaceae that has been cultivated as a vegetable since antiquity. Celery has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves. Depending on location and cultivar, either its stalks, leaves or hypocotyl are eaten and used in cooking. Celery seed powder is used as a spice. They are particularly high in Vitamin K.

How Much Space Does Celery Plants Need?

hOptimum plant spacing for celery is 10 to 12 inches (25-31 cm.) apart. After a few weeks, you will need to thin the celery out to 12 inches (31 cm.) away from each other.hhh

What Type Soil Does Celery Like

The soil should retain moisture, bordering on wet but still draining. Celery prefers a soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. Get a soil test if you're not sure of your soil pH. It's important for celery to grow in moisture retentive soil that doesn't drain too quickly.Celery loves a nutritious soil that has been enriched with plenty of compost or well-rotted manure. Wild celery grows in boggy ground, so you'll need to ensure consistent moisture for this thirsty vegetable, while a sunny spot should ensure good, even growth.

Planting Instructions

Before sowing, soak seeds in warm water overnight. Fill seed flats or pots with good-quality seed starting mix then gently press and level the soil. Place soaked seeds into seed-starting soil to get good germination; cover the soil Cover starter trays/pots with plastic wrap to retain moisture.

Nutrients

Normal- Celery needs compost-enriched soil. Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches with a garden fork or tiller. Mix 2 to 4 inches of aged manure and/or compost into the soil, or work in some 5-10-10 fertilizer.

Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme Plus once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle

What can I plant next to Celery?

Those vegetable plants that grow well with celery include: Beans, Leeks, Onions,Members of the cabbage family, Spinach, and Tomatoes.

Harvest Time

Harvesting celery is simple: Remove outer stalks as needed, starting when they reach a height of eight inches. Use a small serrated knife to make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the stalk, leaving the inner stalks to mature.