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This presentation covers the cultivation of celery, a hardy biennial plant known for its fleshy leafstalks and essential oils. It thrives in specific climatic conditions, primarily in Punjab, India.
Introduction to Celery Cultivation
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  • Presented by Annamalai University.
  • Focus on cultivation techniques and practices.
  • Importance of celery in agriculture.
Botanical Overview of Celery
  • Botanical Name: Apium graveolens.
  • Family: Umbelliferae/Apiaceae.
  • Widely cultivated for its leafstalks and seeds.
Plant Characteristics
  • Biennial in colder climates; annual in plains.
  • Contains 2-3% essential oil and 17-18% fatty oil.
  • Essential oil contributes to flavor.
Nutritional Value of Celery
Nutrient Value per 100g
Energy 16 kcal
Carbohydrates 3 g
Protein 0.7 g
Water 95 g
Medicinal Uses
  • Seeds act as a stimulant and carminative.
  • Used for rheumatism treatment.
  • Seed oil utilized in food and perfumery.
Geographical Distribution
  • Mainly cultivated in Punjab, Haryana, and UP.
  • 90% of production from Punjab.
  • Popular varieties: Giant Pascal, Golden Self blanching.
Cultivation Conditions
  • Requires warm days, cool nights, and low humidity.
  • Ideal soil: silt loam to loamy with moderate organic matter.
  • Sowing period: July to September.
Transplanting and Fertilization
  • Seedlings transplanted after 2 months.
  • Fertilization: 20-30 t/ha of FYM and 100-150 kg of N/ha.
  • Irrigation at fortnightly intervals.
Blanching Techniques
  • Blanching reduces chlorophyll in stalks.
  • Methods: wrapping or earthing up soil.
  • Discouraged due to reduced nutritive value.
Harvesting and Yield
  • Harvest occurs 4-5 months after sowing.
  • Average yield: 25,000 kg/ha.
  • Plants cut just below the surface for market preparation.
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