Celery is an aromatic leafy vegetable and herb grown for its crisp stalks and flavorful leaves, widely used in soups, salads, and juices. This Apium graveolens open pollinated variety grows upright to 30–60 cm, ready for harvest in 90–120 days — one of the longer-season leafy vegetables in this catalog.
Start seeds in a tray or nursery bed before transplanting — our Organic Potting Soil Mix gives seedlings the nutrient base they need for this extended growing period. Moderately beginner-friendly with moderate maintenance, Celery grows well in containers and kitchen garden plots.
Sow seeds in a tray from September to December for a Winter harvest, transplanting once seedlings are established and spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Celery pairs well in the garden with Tomato, Cabbage, Beans, Leek, and Onion — see our Cabbage Green seeds to grow a classic combination.
How to Grow Celery
Celery Growing Season in India
Celery grows best in India during Autumn and Winter, with the ideal sowing window falling between September and December. This is one of the longer-season vegetables in our catalog, needing an extended cool period of 15–24°C.
How to Start Celery Seeds Indoors
Celery performs best started in a seed tray or nursery bed, and germinates more slowly than most vegetables. - Sow seeds very shallowly (barely covered) in a seed tray filled with seed-starting mix - Keep consistently moist until germination in 10–21 days — patience is needed here - Transplant seedlings once well established, typically 6–8 weeks after sowing
Growing Celery in Containers
Celery grows well in Geo Fabric Circular Grow Bags. - Recommended container size: 10x10 inch or larger, at least 20 cm deep - Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants, 45–60 cm between rows
Ongoing Care
Water moderately and consistently throughout Celery's long growing season — inconsistent moisture leads to tough, stringy stalks rather than the crisp texture Celery is known for. Full sun to partial sun works well. Harvest once stalks reach a usable size, typically 90–120 days after sowing. For India-specific sowing calendars, ICAR's state agricultural university network publishes regional guidance.
Common Name: Celery
Vegetable Type: Leafy Vegetable / Herb
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Germination Time: 10–21 Days
Days to Harvest: 90–120 Days
Sowing Season: Autumn & Winter
Best Sowing Months (India): September–December
Harvest Duration: 6–8 Weeks
Plant Height: 30–60 cm
Growth Habit: Upright
Taste Profile: Mild, Crisp, Aromatic
Genus: Apium
Scientific Name: Apium graveolens
Plant Family: Apiaceae
Native Region: Mediterranean Region
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Requirement: Moderate
Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
Temperature Range: 15–24°C
Direct Sow / Transplant: Transplant Recommended
Plant Spacing: 20–30 cm
Row Spacing: 45–60 cm
Container Friendly: Yes
Beginner Friendly: Moderate
Common Growing Problems: Aphids, Leaf Miners, Slugs, Early Blight, Septoria Leaf Spot
Popular Uses: Salads, Soups, Stir Fry, Juices, Seasoning, Garnishing
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