Celery – Indoor Growing Guide

🥬 Celery – Indoor Growing Guide

Scientific name: Apium graveolens
Type: Biennial vegetable grown as an annual
Light: Full Sun – 12–14 hours under LED grow light Spider Farmer SF-1000D

Water Needs: High – keep soil consistently moist
Soil: Rich, well-draining mix, pH 6.0–7.0 (use our Soil Blend Box)
Container: Minimum 4-gallon pot 3-Gallon Gray Fabric Pot
Temperature: 18–24 °C (65–75 °F)
Difficulty: Medium
Growth Time: 80–100 days to harvest
Companion Plants: Tomato, Leek, Onion
Not Recommended With: Parsley (competes for nutrients)

🌱 Tips for Success

• Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before transplanting.
• Keep soil evenly moist — celery is sensitive to dryness.
• Provide consistent light; insufficient light can lead to spindly stalks.
• Use a wide container to allow room for root and stalk growth.
• Fertilize lightly every 2–3 weeks with a balanced nutrient solution.

💧 Watering Tip

Celery loves water! Keep soil consistently damp but avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.

🌼 Fun Fact

Celery was first cultivated over 3,000 years ago and was used medicinally before it became a common food crop.