Celery Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Celery is a cool-season, biennial plant grown as an annual for its upright stalks and leafy growth. It forms a compact cluster of long, ribbed stems and requires consistent moisture for proper development. Celery grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It is suitable for garden beds and raised beds, where steady care supports uniform growth throughout the season.

Features

• Upright plant forming clusters of ribbed stalks
• Suitable for cool and temperate growing conditions
• Requires consistent moisture for steady growth
• Adaptable to garden beds and raised beds
• Forms compact, leafy growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific name: Apium graveolens
• Common name (US): Celery
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming plant
• USDA zones: 4–10 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to October
• Germination time and conditions: 14–21 days at 18–21°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: High, requires consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30–60 cm height, 20–30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 20–30 cm between plants