Apium graveolens rapaceum Celeriac (Umbelliferae)

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Apium graveolens rapaceum
Celeriac
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The Apium graveolens rapaceum plant species is found in A cultivated form of garden origin. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Celeriac.

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Latin Name:  Apium graveolens rapaceum
Common Name:  Celeriac
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Mill.)Gaudich.

Known Hazards:  If the plant is infected with the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, skin contact with the sap can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich moist soil and an open sunny situation[1, 27, 33, 52]. Requires abundant moisture in the growing season otherwise the root will be small and tough[1]. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.2 to 8.3. The root is hardy to about -12°c and can be left in the ground over winter, to be harvested as required[200]. Roots can also be stored in boxes of sand or other such material in a cool dry shed[200]. Celeriac is a form of A. graveolens that has been selected for its enlarged edible root. It is occasionally cultivated commercially but more often in the garden or allotment[46, 200], there are some named varieties[183]. Any side-shoots should be removed in order to encourage a larger root[200]. A good companion plant for leeks, tomatoes, french beans and brassicas[18].

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