Celeriac (Apium graveolens rapaceum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Apium graveolens rapaceum is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in soups etc. — Leaves - used as a flavouring in soups etc.; They can be eaten raw but have a very strong flavour.; Seed - a flavouring.; An essential oil from the seed is also used as a flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)