Apium graveolens - Plant

Planting and care

Prefers a rich moist soil in sun or semi-shade, but with some shade in the summer. It is tolerant of saline soils. The plants are fairly hardy, though they can be damaged by hard frosts.

Caring for Apium graveolens

• Plants can be cut frequently, starting about 4 weeks after planting.
• It will regrow and remain productive over many months, though eventually will run to seed inspring.
• Leave a few plants to see in second season.
• Young seedlings can be transplanted to wheverver required.

Typical uses of Apium graveolens

Special features: Plants may naturalize in the landscape through self-seeding.

Culinary use: The whole plant is harvested when fruiting and is usually liquidized to extract the juice.

Medicinal use: It is an aromatic bitter tonic herb that reduces blood pressure, relieves indigestion, stimulates the uterus and is anti-inflammatory.etc.

References

• http://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Apium+graveolens
• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=275981&isprofile=0&