Apium graveolens var. secalinum
(Alef.) Mansf.
Chinese celery, Asian celery, Leaf celery
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Summary
Source: WikipediaApium graveolens, known in English as celery, is an Old World species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The species is widely naturalised outside of its natural range and is used as a vegetable; modern cultivars have been selected for their leaf stalks (celery), a large bulb-like hypocotyl (celeriac), and their leaves (leaf celery).
Description
A straggling slender plant. It takes two years to grow then flower and form seeds. It grows to about 40 cm high. It has shorter, lower-growing stems which are less succulent than ordinary celery. The stems are furrowed and hollow. The leaves are bright green and dissected. The flowers are small and white. Leaf and stem colour can vary between varieties.
Edible Uses
Wild celery was used for its medical properties and as a condiment by the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and also in China. The species was later developed as a vegetable, particularly in Italy from the 16th century. Modern cultivars have been selected for different uses, falling into three groups according to the part that is mainly eaten: Celery (Apium graveolens Dulce Group; syn. Apium graveolens var. dulce), is used for its leaf stalks, which may be eaten raw or cooked. Celeriac (Apium graveolens Rapaceum Group; syn. Apium graveolens var. rapaceum), is used for its swollen bulb-like hypocotyl. Leaf celery or smallage (Apium graveolens Secalinum Group; syn. Apium graveolens var. secalinum), has larger leaves; both the leaves and stems are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten. They are used in soups and salads. The stems can also be eaten. Celery seeds can be used as a spice.
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Distribution
A temperate plant. It needs a rich well-drained soil. It does best in full sunlight. In tropical and subtropical regions it grows best in the shade. It needs regularly watering during dry periods to avoid stems becoming tough. It suits hardiness zones 5-8.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Britain, Cambodia, China, Europe, Guyana, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Macedonia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, SE Asia, South America, Sweden, Thailand,
Cultivation
Seed are sown directly. If seed are sown too early in spring in cold places plants will bolt and go straight to seed. Germination takes about 20 days. Plants need to be 15 cm apart.
Production
Leaves and young stems are harvested regularly once the plant is established.
Notes
There are about 20 Apium species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 90 | 113 | 28 | 2.2 | 805 | 49 | 15.3 | — |
| Seeds | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stems | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ajmod, Ajmud, K'an tsoi, Kin chai, Quing cai, Randhuni, Seri-na, Shalari
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