Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
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Apium graveolens var. rapaceum

celeriac
knob celery
celery root

  family umbelliferae 
  genus apium 

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Identification
Genus  Apium Species  graveolens Variety  rapaceum Cultivar  Common names  celeriac   knob celery   celery root Family  UMBELLIFERAE Specimen number  S12018 Data source  UnVeg p93
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Annual,Perennial Life span    Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' 6" Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water    Optimal soil texture  Soil texture 07 Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Full sun is best for growing Apium graveolens var. rapaceum.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  It has a sweet, starchy celery taste with a hint of parsley flavor. Apium graveolens var. rapaceum is a good low calorie food. Knob celery (sometimes called celery root and celeriac) is most commonly used cooked or fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Cutting Pollination method    Planting style  Crowns and leaves Crop spacing  6" Row spacing  1' Cold frame  Planting period  Apr 01 - Nov 30 Harvesting period    Frost tolerance  Very hardy Heat requirement  Cool Fertilizer  No fertilizer Time to harvest  120 days
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Cooked Nutritional value  Low calorie Edible parts  Root crowns Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  has a sweet, starchy celery taste with a hint of parsley flavor
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  New crops can be started from April through November, providing an 8 month rotation. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 6" apart. Separate each row by approximately 1'. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 120 days. Propagation of Apium graveolens var. rapaceum can be achieved using a cutting.
 
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