A Detailed Guide to Celery Planting Methods and Planting Time

Celery is a common vegetable with very high nutritional value, rich in protein and minerals. Let's take a look at the planting time and methods of celery.

1. Planting Time

The sowing time of celery is reasonably adjusted according to the planting method. If it is greenhouse cultivation, it is generally carried out in February. If it is plastic arch shed or sunny seedbed cultivation, it should be appropriately postponed to March. If it is open-field cultivation, then sow around Qingming Festival.

2. Sowing

Before raising seedlings, we also need to do a good job of soil preparation and fertilization for the seedbed, apply sufficient decomposed farmyard manure, lay out nutrient soil in a certain proportion, and then water it thoroughly. Before sowing, the seeds should also be soaked in warm water at about 40 degrees for one day to promote germination, then evenly sprinkled on the seedbed and covered with fine soil. The temperature should be controlled at about 18 degrees, and they will sprout in about half a month.

3. Seedling Stage Management

After the celery seeds germinate and emerge, pay attention to keeping the soil moist to improve the survival rate of the seedlings. Then, when the seedlings grow about 3 leaves, carry out thinning work. During the entire seedling stage of celery, thin about 3 times. And apply light water and fertilizer about 5 times; in the early stage, mainly use nitrogen fertilizer, and in the later stage increase the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. When the seedlings grow to about 6 cm, uncover the plastic film and carry out hardening work. Finally, when the seedlings are two months old, 12 cm tall, and have 5 leaves, they can be transplanted at the appropriate time.

4. Transplanting

Before transplanting, likewise do a good job of soil preparation and fertilization for the field where they will be transplanted. Select robust seedlings and start planting from the outside toward the inside. Keep the planting depth such that the root stem is just not visible, control the plant and row spacing at about 25 cm, and control the planting density well. After transplanting, pay attention to controlling the temperature well; keep the daytime temperature at about 18 degrees, and control the day-night temperature difference at 10 degrees. When the seedlings grow to about 15 cm tall, begin water and fertilizer management, topdress once every 2-3 weeks, and they can be harvested in about two months.

5. Field Management

After celery is transplanted, we should do a good job with water and fertilizer to ensure the soil has suitable moisture content. After about 2-3 weeks, keep the soil alternately dry and moist, and then do a good job of cultivating and weeding. One month after transplanting, celery enters the vigorous growth period, so at this time it needs plenty of water and fertilizer. During planting, we should also pay attention to focusing on weed control. Because if there are too many weeds, they will compete for the nutrients and water needed for celery growth, causing a decline in celery yield and seriously affecting planting benefits.

Celery is a relatively common vegetable on the market, and its sales on the market are also quite good, so you can plant some celery as appropriate.