Category: herb
Package includes: 3 capsules + 1 plant nutrient bag
First leaves in: 1-2 weeks
Growth, size, and shape: Start slowly then speed up; Tall (4 height blocks)
How to cut: Prune by cutting off the outermost leaves at base of the rosette. See pruning guide here.
When to eat: Start to eat when the stalks are about 10cm long. Both stalks and leaves are good.
Grow it with: this herb grows well together with other herbs and plants with similar growing period and size, check our plant guide. However, you can try any combination you like, just make sure that each plant gets enough space and light.
More info & Curiosity:
The first celery herb leaves will show out from the capsules in less than 2 weeks from planting, during the first month it might grow slowly, but after that it speed up and grow quite tall. You can start to eat the outermost stalks with their leaves when they are about 10 centimeters long, the plant will keep on growing from the inside of the rosette. The plant stays healthy for few months, but the stalks start to get hard as they aged, so if you forget your celery herb for too long, consider cooking it or using only the leaves.
This might sound surprising since in other variety of celery (Apium) only the stalks are used, but that’s why this variety has the word “leaves” in the name.
Fresh and young plants can be eaten row in salad or with cheese, hummus, peanut butter, … anything that need to be garnished with a kick. It can also be used to give a tone to shakes and smoothies. If you wish to cook it, this herb is perfect for soups, eggs and stew. Celery herbs can also be easily dry by hung it upside down in a ventilated place.
Celery is rich in non-soluble fibers which help to keep under control the blood cholesterol level. It is also a very good source of minerals like potassium, sodium, calcium, manganese, and magnesium and Vitamin A, C and K, which help to maintain healthy eyes, skin and boost the immune system.
A herb strongly fragrant and peppery:
- Rich in minerals and vitamins
- Low in calories
- Can be used to give a kick to almost any dish
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