Apium graveolens
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Apium graveolens
Also known as:
Wild Celery
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Neutral Basic
Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade
Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Seed, Condiment
Leaves, Root, Seed, Condiment
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ethereal oil, Fragrant
Ethereal oil, Fragrant
Description
Leaves of this plant can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used as a flavoring in soups. Note, they have a strong taste and are toxic in large quantities. The seeds have an aromatic property and are used in small amounts to enhance the flavor of soups and stews. An essential oil derived from the seeds is also used as a flavoring. The roots of this plant are eaten cooked.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Oenothera biennis Evening Primrose |
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, enhancing the growth and yield of celery. |
|
Vicia sativa Winter Tares, Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefiting the growth of celery and improving soil health. |
|
Rumex acetosa Sorrels |
Provides shade and prevents weeds, allowing celery to thrive without competition. |
|
Zanthoxylum americanum Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash |
Repels pests that may harm celery, promoting healthier plants. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides a structure for climbing, which can offer some shade and reduce soil erosion. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Its leafy canopy provides shade, which can benefit celery during hot weather. |