The pinyin of celery is qín cài.

Celery is a moisture-tolerant vegetable. It likes cool and humid environmental conditions. The suitable growth temperature is 15-20°C. It has no strict requirements for light. Its root system is thin and shallow, and it is not drought-resistant. It should be grown in loose, Grows in neutral soil with good permeability.

Cultivation technology

For spring cultivation, seedlings are raised in early to mid-March, planted in late May, and harvested in August. For autumn cultivation, seedlings are raised in late June, planted in mid-September, and harvested in late November. For winter cultivation, seedlings are raised in mid-September, planted at the end of December, and harvested in late March. After winter celery is harvested, the sheds should be left idle for 2 months. During this period, fast lettuces such as rapeseed and pakchoi can be planted for short-term rotation to prevent the aggravation of pests and diseases caused by long-term continuous cropping.

Plant when the seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and are 60-70 days old. Strengthen the seedlings 2-3 days before planting, select strong seedlings with thick leaves and well-developed root systems for transplantation, and do it in the morning on a sunny day. The spacing between plants is 8-10 cm, and the spacing between rows is 18-20 cm. The planting depth should not bury the core leaves, and should be shallow rather than deep. Spring crops are planted in late May, and watered lightly after planting. Autumn stubble is planted in mid-September. After planting, it is covered with straw for shade. Winter crops are planted in late December and covered with mulch to increase temperature.