Celery Microgreens
Apium graveolens

Celery Microgreens Plant

Celery microgreens (Apium graveolens), slow-growing annuals reaching 2-3 inches, grow in peat-based soil with partial shade, are edible, and provide antioxidants for heart health, originating from the Mediterranean.


Picture illustrating Celery Microgreens  plant

Habit

Annual

Height

2-3 in

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Peat-based

Shade

Partial

Moisture

Moist

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Mediterranean

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

18-24

Humidity (%)

50-70

Potting media

Peat+Perlite

Fertilizers

None

Watering

Regular misting

Plant Weight 

10-15g/tray

Flowering Time

7-10 days

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.0

Water Ph level

6.0-7.0

Soil EC

0.5-1.0 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

10-15g/tray

NPK ratio 

None

life Span

16-25 days

Health Benefits

High in antioxidants, supports heart health

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat moss, 50% perlite


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

No fertilizer needed

Common Diseases and Remedies

Damping-off, mold, bacterial leaf spot

 Wilting seedlings, white or gray fuzzy growth on soil, small water-soaked spotsturning dark on leaves

Improve air circulation, reduce watering, use sterile media, apply neem oil, remove affected plants

In-Organic Remedies

 Fungicides with metalaxyl, copper-based bactericides

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