How to Grow Celery Microgreens
Apium graveolens
Your complete guide to growing Celery Microgreens.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Celery Microgreens
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Celery Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Celery repels cabbage worms and flea beetles that attack brassicas
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack celery
Attracts beneficial insects and has similar growing conditions
Similar growing conditions and spacing requirements, good companion for microgreen trays
Natural pest deterrent that protects against aphids and whiteflies
Both are umbellifers with similar growing requirements and pest resistance
Compatible moisture and temperature needs, can be grown in adjacent trays
Celery improves tomato flavor and growth while tomatoes provide natural pest protection
✗ Keep away from
Both are susceptible to carrot fly and sharing space increases pest pressure
Creates too much shade and competes heavily for nutrients
Inhibits growth of most plants including celery through allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
