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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
Last change : 07/22/22