Crisp, aromatic stems that demand rich soil and constant moisture but reward the effort. A long-season crop best raised in trays and kept thirsty.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 50 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Celery
Apium graveolens is a moderate-growing edible plant in the Apiaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Celery
Celery suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Celery does best in loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Celery prefers consistently moist soil. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Celery in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Celery in the garden
Celery earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same consistently moist soil and cool-temperate climate as Celery. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Celery
Plant Sale lists Celery as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Celery seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
