Common name: Celery, Wild Celery • Hindi:Bari ajmod,Ajmod • Marathi: Bodiajamoda, Ajmud • Urdu: Ajmod • Gujarati: Bodiajamodia • Sanskrit:Ugragandhika, Vastamoda, Hayagandha,Brahmakoshi • Nepali: Jangali jwanu • Tangkhul: Sirai kahui • Nepali:Ajamodaa,Jangalee Jwaano. Celery (Apium graveolens and family Apiaceae)is more of a herb and less of a vegetable. With a strong flavor and presence in the Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, this herb is not something that can be ignored. In comparison to Basil, of course Celery comes in second, but it isn't a herb you can simply ignore for too long. Some claim that Celery was originally native to Europe before its variegated strains became prevalent in other parts of the world, specifically Asia. Celery is a highly potent herb and extremely nutritionally dense. It is a low-calorie herb and consists of many antioxidants. It's also rich in Vitamin-K, niacin, and others. People also extract essential oils from Celery to be used as an effective carminative and galactogogue and a remedy. Use Celery seeds, the leaves, and even the stem to add to your dishes or to garnish them. Celery seeds can even be eaten raw. With so many health and culinary benefits, you must add this easy-to-grow herb in your kitchen gardens right away! SEED TYPE : Non-Hybrid, Open pollinated and non-GMO PLANT HEIGHT : 2.0 To 2.5 Feet LEAF STEM : Dark Green MATURITY : After 75 - 90 Days From Sowing Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun Soil: Any Water: Keep soil moist throughout the growing season. Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer. Care-Celery is a heavy feeder. It also requires lots of water. Make sure to provide plenty of water during the entire growing season, especially during hot, dry weather. If celery does not get enough water, the stalks will be dry, and small. Add plenty of compost and mulch around the plants to retain moisture. Fertilize regularly. Add mulch as needed, to help retain soil moisture and add nutrients. Tie growing celery stalks together to keep them from sprawling. HOW TO GROW: The best way to germinate celery seeds is by starting the plants indoors in seed flats. Celery seeds take 14 to 21 days to germinate and emerge from the soil.Celery requires lots of water. Make sure to provide plenty of water during the entire growing season, especially during hot, dry weather. If celery does not get enough water, the stalks will be dry and small. Add plenty of compost and mulch around the plants to retain moisture.
