Variety traits

Plant height — celery

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers.

Plant height is a key quantitative trait of celery, determining blanching agronomics and the market quality of the petioles. During the vegetative rosette phase, measurements typically range from 30 to 70 cm, reaching up to 1 meter during bolting.

In the reference 13 varieties crop Celery, where this is mentioned in the description.

Plant height is measured from the soil surface to the top of the rosette or the point of leaf blade attachment. Standardized assessment involves ranking the intensity of the trait on a scale from very low to very high; during the period of commercial maturity, the height of celery varieties most often ranges from 30 to 70 cm, with extreme values reaching up to 1 meter.

This trait directly influences cultivation practices, particularly the petiole blanching process, which requires hilling up to a height of 15 cm. The plant habit dictates the planting scheme, as excessive density promotes undesirable elongation that reduces the firmness and succulence of the stems, while the overall rosette height determines the commercial value of the produce.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Celery mentioned in the description

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