ProduceGuide
vegetables

Celery

The vegetable that is mostly water and wants to stay that way — foil-wrapped or submerged.

Core Biological & Field Specifications
Counter or fridge
Fridge — wrapped tightly in foil, or stalks submerged in water
Ripe test
Snaps cleanly, glossy, leaves fresh
Shelf life
3–4 weeks foil-wrapped; weeks submerged
Ethylene
Sensitive — wilts near apples

Profile & Natural History

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