Apium graveolens (Celery) - P11

Description
The Wild celery (Apium graveolens) is a savoury tasting vegetable plant. Its leaves can be harvested as soon as it has reached approx. 40 cm. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Wild celery.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Apium graveolens var. graveolens.

Bulletpoints
* spicy in flavour

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The dark green leaves are pinnate and have a spicy flavour.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Prefers humus-rich soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: brook mint, sorrel.

Care
It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. Also: Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over the vegetables.

Use
Vegetable garden, consumption, fresh consumption, cooking, medicinal plant