Celery

Celery is a vegetable plant with leaves that look very similar to those of coriander. Celery is used around the world as a vegetable, either for the crisp leaf stalk or fleshy taproot. Celery is known in the Mediterranean since millennia and was considered a holy plant in the classical period of Greece.

One of the healthiest foods in the world;

• Celery is especially rich in the phytocompounds currently under study for preventing or treating several forms of cancer, multiple sclerosis, allergies, neurogenerative diseases, as well as improving learning and memory.
• Celery (and celery seed) contain compounds that may lower blood pressure.
• Celery seed has a long history of use as a healing herb. Ethnobotanist James Duke swears by it for treating his gout. He suggests steeping 1 teaspoon of freshly ground celery seeds in 1 cup of boiling water, and drinking it.
• Research has shown an extract of celery in skin preparations repels mosquitoes as effectively as 25 percent Deet.
• Alcohol extracts of celery seed may protect the liver from damaging substances.

To preserve its phytonutrients, refrigerate celery and use within a week or so of purchase or harvest, chop just before using, and steam lightly or roast rather than boil.

Basic Care Guide

Light: Semi-shade with 2-3 hours of sunlight (preferably not hot afternoon sun)

Water: Daily

Feed: Organic fertilizer every 15 days

Dimensions of Potted Plant: L x B x H ~ 7" x 7" x 11"

Growth Medium: Soil

Pot Description: Round Plastic Pot

Common Names

Hindi: अजमॊद Ajmod • Marathi: Bodiajamoda, Ajmud • Gujarati: Bodiajamodia • Sanskrit: उग्रगंधिका Ugragandhika, Vastamoda, Hayagandha, ब्रह्मकोषी Brahmakoshi • Nepali: जंगली ज्वानु Jangali jwanu

Native Region

West Asia and Eastern Europe

Botanical Name

Apium Graveolens

Family

Apiaceae (Carrot family)