Published Jun 19, 2023
There are different varieties of celery grown in India, such as Tall Utah, Golden Self-Blanching, Chinese Celery. Benefits of celery support heart health, improve memory and blood sugar management.
The main methods for propagating celery are: either sow the seeds directly in your land or transplant them from nursery beds. And divide the manure process.
Celery plants require a specific soil and climate. The ideal conditions are 15 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius, loamy and drained soil with pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Apply organic manure and plough the soil to a fine tilth. Then, transplant the seedlings or plant clumps at a spacing of 30 cm x 30 cm or 45 cm x 45 cm.
Pests and diseases that affect celery are Aphids, cutworms in terms of pests and Leaf spot, wilt, in diseases. Proper care will help your plants not get these.
Harvest by cutting the stalks at the base with a sharp knife or pulling the whole plant from the soil. Wash, trim, grade, pack, and store the celery in cool and dry conditions.