Celery (Apium graveolens) is a cool-season biennial plant cultivated as an annual for its crisp stalks, leaves, and seeds. Valued for its mild flavor, low calories, and high water content. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, along with carrots and parsley. While commonly grown for its stalks, its leaves and seeds are also edible and used for culinary and medicinal purposes.Celery is a versatile, nutrient-dense vegetable that thrives in cool temperatures and moist soil. Whether started from seeds indoors or sown directly outdoors, it requires consistent watering, blanching, gardeners can enjoy crisp, homegrown celery throughout the season.Plant Type: BiennialGenus: ApiumSpecies: GraveolensPlant Height/Width: 12 ft tall x 12 ft wideSeason: Spring or FallExposure: Full Sun to Part ShadeDifficulty: Difficult

Celery is famous among health enthusiasts as a negative calorie vegetable, because you burn more calories digesting it than you get from eating it. Celery is rich in antioxidants and fibre. It takes very well to soups, salads and juices. An easy fuss free vegetable to grow in your garden even for new gardeners.