Celery
(Apium graveolens)
- Type of vegetable : leaves
- Optimum growth pH range: 6-6.8
- Optimal growth temperature range : 15-21°C
- Organic matter requirements : demanding plant
- Rooting : superficial (45 to 60 cm)
- Special requirements :
- Seed characteristics
- Number of seeds per gram : 2500
- Nursery : Yes
- Sowing depth : 3 mm
- Line spacing : 50 - 80 cm
- Interplant : 15 - 30 cm
- Notes :-
- Seed germination time
5°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C |
41 d | 16 d | 12 d | 7 d |
- Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Nursery | Field |
Pollination at commercial maturity |
35-50 d | 90-125 d | - |
- Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures | Relative humidity | Average shelf life |
0°C | 98-100% | 1 to 2 months |