Celery Seeds
Celery Spice Seed
Botanical Name : Apium graveolens
Family : Apiaceae)/ Umbelliferae
Celery Seeds is produced worldwide, with China and India being the major producers of celery, with the United States, Spain and other European countries such as France and the UK also contributing significantly to its production. China is the world's largest vegetable producer and Celery Seeds producer, while India is a major producer of Celery seeds. The United States and Spain are also major exporters of fresh celery.
Major Celery Seeds Producing Countries and Regions
China - China is one of the largest vegetable producing countries in the world. China also produces large quantities of celery Seeds, with large vegetable production areas in both its northern and southern regions.
India - India is a major producer of Celery seeds, which are used for various products such as essential oils and oleoresin. It also cultivates Celery Seeds for consumption, with production in states such as Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
United States - The United States is a significant producer and exporter of fresh celery Seeds .
Europe – European countries such as Spain, France, and the United Kingdom are also major producers and exporters of celery Seeds .
Other Regions – Celery Seeds is also grown in other parts of the world, including Canada, Germany, and Italy.
Demand – Global demand for celery Seeds, both as a fresh vegetable and for its seeds, contributes to its widespread production.
Celery Seed Plant
Major celery Seeds producing countries globally include China, India, the United States (particularly California and Michigan), and Spain. Market information for 2024 indicates a growing market, with Spain showing significant growth in fresh celery Seeds exports and other regions such as India increasing production for health-based diets and export markets. An August 2025 market report estimates the global celery seed market to be worth $150 million, with a compound annual growth rate of 5%, indicating continued stable growth for the overall industry.
Celery Seeds is a spice crop, whose old botanical name is Carn coptium. Thymol is obtained from its seeds which is exported to foreign countries. Thymol is also exported from India, which earns foreign exchange.
Origin and Distribution - The original place of Celery Seeds is considered to be 'Mishra'. It is cultivated in India mainly in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bihar.
Nutritive value - We get the following nutrients from Celery Seeds which are given in the table -
(Nutrition Value of Celery Seeds per 100 gm)
Protein : 17.1 g Fat : 21.8 g Fiber : 21.2 g Carbohydrates : 24.6 g Thiamine : 0.21 mg Riboflavin : 0.28 mg Nicotinic acid : 2.1 mg Vitamin A : 119.0 IU
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Celery Plant
Varieties
Varieties propagated by Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-
NP (D) 30 and 79
NP (P) 151
NP (J) 8 and 66
NP (K) 15
Lam selection-1 - This is an improved variety from Andhra Pradesh. The average height of its plants is 80 cm and it is ready for harvest in about 135 days.
Lam selection-2 - This is also an improved variety from Andhra Pradesh. Its plants are bushy. The number of branches in it is up to 40-50 per plant.
R.A. 1- 80 - This is a late variety from Bihar. It is ready for harvest in 140 to 160 days. Branches keep coming out for a longer time and flowers come relatively late, its stems are small and fragrant.
R.A. 19-80 - This variety has been developed from a local variety grown in Muzaffarpur district. Its plants are 135-150 cm long. The number of branches in it is 38-40 per plant. The number of bunches per plant is 180 to 200. Its seeds are comparatively less fragrant and very large in size than R.A 1-80. It gets ready in 125-130 days.
How To Plant Celery Plants
Gujarat Ajwine - 1 - This variety is suitable for Gujarat and Rajasthan. Compared to the local variety, this variety gives about 25 percent more yield in the state of Gujarat. It gets ripe in 175 to 180 days.
Climate - Celery Seeds is a crop grown in Rabi season. It is cultivated in both irrigated and non-irrigated conditions. Cold and dry climate is required for its good yield. It can be damaged by frost. Excess of moisture leads to high incidence of pests and diseases. 15-27° Celsius temperature and 65-70 percent humidity are suitable for Celery Seeds. Irrigation arrangements have to be made when annual rainfall is less than 75 cm.
Soil - Except sandy soil, Celery Seeds can be cultivated successfully in all types of soils in which there are abundant organic matter. For high yield, loamy soil with proper drainage is considered the best.
Field Preparation - Before sowing, the soil should be made friable by plowing deeply 2-3 times. In irrigated areas, if there is not enough moisture in the soil, then ploughing should be done before preparing the land.
How To Harvest Celery
Manure and Fertilizers - To get a good crop from Celery Seeds, 10-15 tones of cow dung manure or compost is added a week before the final ploughing. At the time of final ploughing, 250 kg of super phosphate and 60 kg of muriate of potash are added. Later, 200 kg of 'ammonium sulphate' is added as top dressing.
Seed rate - 3.0-4.0 kg of seed per hectare is sufficient.
Celery Seeds
Sowing method - It is sown by scattering or in rows. The distance between rows and plants is kept 30 × 20 cm. To get more yield, sowing should always be done in rows.
Harvesting - Celery Seeds is harvested in March. When the crop is well ripe, then it is harvested, threshed after giving it some sunlight. Celery Seeds is separated by airing it.
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