Celery & Celeriac
Celery & Celeriac
A member of the parsley family, celery is a cool weather lover that is a very versatile cooking ingredient. Celery shouldn’t be confused with celeriac, also known as celery root. While their taste is similar, they are actually different species. With celery being a group of stalks (technically leaf petioles), celeriac is an edible bulb-like structure.
Key Requirements
| Land: | Low |
| Labor: | High |
| Capital: | Medium |
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Markets
- Direct to Consumer
- Restaurants
Pest & Disease
An array of pests and diseases plague celery so growers shouls take special care to plant at ideal times to avoid environmental stressors that make the plant more susceptible to issues.
Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.
Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.
Challenges
- Celery does not tolerate drought stress.
- Refrigerated forced air cooling is recommended to remove field heat quickly
- Some people experience rashes when working with celery foliage
Opportunities
- Another cool season crop to extend the season.
- Disease resistant varieties are available.
- Can be harvested via individual stalks or whole heads.