The Complete Handbook of Celery

Celery looks simple, but it's a notoriously demanding crop with tight margins and specific requirements at every step. Whether you're a wholesale produce buyer trying to enforce a tolerance for small branch widths, or a farmer converting to organic production, the details matter. The Complete Handbook of Celery consolidates the essential technical and commercial knowledge into one organized reference.

Inside, you'll find a clear breakdown of celery types and how the industry grades them, a framework for choosing the right variety or contract for your specific need, and a chapter on installation and day-to-day usage that covers everything from transplanting depth to the correct way to store cut stalks. It doesn't stop at the basics; maintenance and troubleshooting sections address the main field and storage diseases, and a dedicated chapter profiles the current supply chain—from seed suppliers to large-scale commercial growers—and the realistic business opportunities around this crop.

Gerard H. Blume's writing is direct and practical, rooted in real-world production values. If you need to know how to evaluate a load of celery, prevent premature pithiness, or figure out if a specialty grower model is viable for you, this book gives you the benchmarks and operating parameters to make that decision.