Spanish Name
Apio Verde
Scientific Name
Apium graveolens var. dulce
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Annual
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Edible parts
LeavesSeedStalks
Recipes
Growth Type
HerbaceousGroundcover
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalSalad GreenCooked Green
Life Cycle
Placenta 1Placenta 2
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use raw for salads, drinks, or cooked in stir-fries, sauces, ..
Nutritional Info
Low calorie, high in vitamin K, potassium, antioxidants
Medicinal Uses
Anti-inflammatory, supports kidney function, calming properties
Planting Distance
25–30 cm between plants, 40–50 cm between rows
Harvest Time
3–4 months after transplanting. Harvest: 1–2 months, cut-and-come-again possible for leaves; entire plant for stalks
