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Celery
الكرفس · Apium graveolens
An aromatic vegetable. Its long stalks and leaves are used in salads and cooking.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الكرفس |
|---|---|
| English name | Celery |
| Scientific name | Apium graveolens |
| Family | Carrot family (Apiaceae) |
| Plant type | Biennial leaf vegetable grown yearly |
| Height | 40 to 60 cm |
| Water use | Medium |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
September to October
Harvest time
January to March
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Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A plant with thick ribbed leaf stalks and shiny divided leaves with a strong smell.
Where it grows
Grown in winter in farms and greenhouses in Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Tabuk and the Eastern Province.
Soil
Needs rich, moist soil with organic matter.
Water and irrigation
Needs frequent, regular watering; it does not handle thirst.
Climate and light
Likes cool weather.
Propagation
From seeds in a nursery, then transplanting.
Benefits and uses
- Low in calories and full of water
- Adds flavor to cooking and soups
Drawbacks
- Slow growing
- Can cause allergy in some people
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Apium graveolens
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Apium graveolens
- Wikipedia: Celery
- FAO Crop Calendar - Food and Agriculture Organization
- Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA)
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)