Celeriac
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum · Celery · Carrot family
Also known as: Celery Root · Knob Celery · Turnip-rooted Celery
Medium30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Celeriac care at a glance
Celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–21 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Celeriac
Possible pests on Celeriac include Celery leaf miner, Carrot fly and Slugs and snails. A common disease is Septoria leaf spot. Also possible: Violet root rot. Celeriac is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Celery leaf miner Medium
- Carrot fly Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Septoria leaf spot High
- Violet root rot Medium
Weather
- Bolting Medium
- Root damage from irregular moisture High
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Frequently asked questions about Celeriac
- Which pests affect Celeriac?
- Possible pests on Celeriac include Celery leaf miner, Carrot fly and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Celeriac?
- A common disease is Septoria leaf spot. Also possible: Violet root rot.
- Is Celeriac toxic to cats and dogs?
- Celeriac is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Celeriac need?
- Celeriac has a high water requirement.
- What light does Celeriac need?
- Celeriac prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Celeriac frost-hardy?
- Celeriac is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -2 °C.
- Can you eat Celeriac?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots and leaves.