Celery

What is Celery?

Celery is a green vegetable that is mostly used in salad dressings and as a cooking ingredient. It belongs to the Apiaceae family that has a crispy taste, just like parsley and carrots.

The plant is suitable for harvesting when the stalks are crisp and rigid, and it grows best in chilly climates with moist soil. Celery is a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin C. Its numerous health benefits include enhancing hydration, lowering blood pressure, and improving digestion, among many more. Due to its low calorie content, it is popular among health-conscious people.

How is Celery cultivated?

Celery grows from the tiny seeds. It takes a long time to sprout. The process starts inside on trays at first. When the seeds start to sprout, the seedlings are placed in fields.

The crop requires fertile and well-drained soil. Farmers even utilize organic compost to increase productivity. Celery requires cool weather and regular irrigation to produce crisp stems. It takes 100 – 130 days for celery plants to mature. When the stalks are tall and robust, the crop is harvested.

Benefits of using Celery

• Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
• Helps in maintaining blood pressure naturally
• Reduces inflammation in the body
• Detoxifies the liver and kidneys efficiently
• Improves in the heart health and better blood circulation
• Boosts hydration with high water content
• Strengthens bones with essential minerals
• Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar

How to use Celery?

• Used in salads for crunchiness
• Added to soups and stews
• Blended into juices or smoothies
• Used as a garnish in dishes
• Eaten raw as a healthy snack