Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Celery
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Quantity
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400 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Celery Seeds? — Crop Overview
Celery (అజ్మోద | अजमोदा | அஜ்மோதா) is a cool-season vegetable and herb crop grown across India for its crunchy edible stalks, aromatic leaves, and seeds used in cooking and medicine. It is widely valued in soups, salads, and herbal uses. Perfectly adapted to mild South Indian climates, celery grows well in winter and controlled environments for kitchen gardening and commercial cultivation. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Celery — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.5–1 kg per plant / 30–50 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Low — requires consistent moisture
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Nutrition
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Rich in fiber, vitamins A, C, and antioxidants
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh stalks for market + seeds for spice use
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Celery
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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0.7 g
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Dietary Fiber
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1.6 g
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Iron
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0.2 mg
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Vitamin C
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3 mg
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Calories
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16 kcal
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How to Grow Celery Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter, pH 6–7
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Sowing Method
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Seedling tray transplant preferred / container
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Seed Rate
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0.5–1 kg per acre / pinch per pot
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Spacing
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20 × 30 cm
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Irrigation
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Regular light watering — soil should remain moist
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost recommended
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, leaf miners — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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80–100 days — harvest when stalks are tender and thick
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Sowing Calendar for Celery — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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Not preferred
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—
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Winter
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North & Central India
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October–December
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January–March
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any mild climate month
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80–100 days after sow
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Celery — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Apium graveolens
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Telugu Name
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అజ్మోద
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Hindi Name
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अजमोदा
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Tamil Name
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அஜ்மோதா
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Crop Type
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Vegetable / Herb
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Sowing Season
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Rabi / Winter
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Germination
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10–20 days
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Days to Harvest
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80–100 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Low
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Celery Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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అజ్మోద (Ajmoda)
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Tamil Nadu
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அஜ்மோதா (Ajmoda)
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Karnataka
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ಅಜಮೋದ (Ajamoda)
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Maharashtra
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अजमोदा (Ajmoda)
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Gujarat
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અજમોદ (Ajmod)
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North India
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अजमोदा / अजवाइन पत्ता (Ajmoda)
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West Bengal
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আজমোদা (Ajmoda)
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Odisha
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ଅଜମୋଦ (Ajmoda)
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Kerala
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അജമോദ (Ajamoda)
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Why Buy Celery Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Celery Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Celery in Telugu?
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అజ్మోద (Ajmoda)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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October–November (Rabi/Winter)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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70–80% under proper Indian growing conditions
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