🌱 How to Grow Celery from Seeds
Also known as:

• Hindi: अजवाइन के पत्ते / सेलरी

• Tamil: செலரி

• Telugu: అజ్వాయిన్ ఆకులు / సెలరీ

• Malayalam: സെലറി

• Kannada: ಸೆಲರಿ

• English: Celery

• Botanical Name: Apium graveolens

1. 🌞 Choose the Right Season

• Cool-season crop

• Best time to sow:

  • North India: Oct–Jan

  • South India: Aug–Feb

• Ideal Temperature: 15°C–25°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loamy soil

• pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Mix in organic compost, cow dung, and a little wood ash for potassium

3. 🌾 Seed Sowing

• Celery seeds are tiny and need light to germinate

• Do not bury deeply — just press into the surface or cover lightly with cocopeat

• Sow in seed trays or pots, spacing 1 inch apart

• Keep the soil moist but not soggy

4. 💧 Watering

• Requires consistent moisture

• Never allow soil to dry out completely

• Use a spray bottle or mist regularly in early stages

5. 🌿 Germination

• Slow germination: 14–21 days

• Maintain consistent warmth and humidity

• Cover seed trays with a clear plastic lid or cling film to retain moisture

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Requires 4–6 hours of direct sunlight or bright filtered light

• Prefers cool, mild climates

• Use mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Heavy feeder — apply compost every 2–3 weeks

• Use a balanced organic fertilizer (e.g., seaweed extract or compost tea)

• Once established, feed every 2 weeks

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Care

• Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails

• Use neem oil + soap spray or garlic spray

• Water at base to avoid fungal diseases

9. 🌿 Harvesting

• Ready in 100–140 days after sowing

• Harvest outer stalks as needed or cut whole plant at base

• Best flavor before flowering (bolting)

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• Regrow from base of harvested celery:

  • Place in a shallow bowl of water until roots sprout

  • Replant in pot or garden

• Save seeds from mature plants for future sowing

🌟 Health Benefits of Celery

• High in antioxidants and fiber

• Anti-inflammatory properties

• Supports digestion and liver health

• Helps regulate blood pressure

• Low calorie – ideal for weight loss diets