Celeriac Plant
Habit
Biennial
Height
30-50 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well Drained, Fertile
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moist
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Mediterranean, Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
10-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Organic compost, mulch
Fertilizers
NPK 5:10:10, rich in phosphorus
Watering
Regular, deep watering
Plant Weight
500-1500 g
Flowering Time
90-120 days after planting
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
1-2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
Biennial (grown as annual)
Health Benefits
High in fiber, vitamin K, supports digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Maggots, Aphids, Leaf Blight, Downy Mildew, Black Rot,
Tunnels in roots, wilting leaves Curling, yellowing leaves Yellowing, browning leaves White, fluffy growth on leaves Dark, sunken lesions on stems and roots
Crop rotation, apply beneficial nematodes Insecticidal soap, neem oil Remove affected leaves, improve air circulation Improve air circulation, apply neem oil Crop rotation, remove infected plants
Insecticides containing spinosad, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Fungicides containing copper or sulfur.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Rich in fiber, promoting gut health
· High in vitamins K and C, supporting bone and immune health
· Contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation