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Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens

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CeleryVegetableFamily: Apiaceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 15cm

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Celery, Apium graveolens, is cultivated for its juicy stalks and occasionally its leaves. Its stalks work well when roasted or chopped into salads and stews.

Both celery and celeriac were bred from the same wild plant. Celeriac is hardier and more disease resistant than celery, but the flavour and aroma of the plants is similar.

Celery is a moisture-loving plant and requires a rich, moisture-retentive soil in full sun. The soil should never be allowed to dry out. As the plants mature, earth up the stems to blanch them, or buy a self-blanching variety such as 'Celebrity'.

Grow Apium graveolens in moisture retentive soil in full sun to partial shade. Never allow the soil to dry out. Harvest the heart and stems from August to October.

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Apium ‘Graveolens’ and wildlife

Apium ‘Graveolens’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Apium ‘Graveolens’ poisonous?

Apium ‘Graveolens’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People