Celery

Celery production is undertaken on a smaller scale, often in well-irrigated plots. Growers supply direct markets with fresh stalks popular in soups and salads.

The crop needs fertile soil, regular watering, and robust disease management to avoid rot in wet spells. Farmers who master these conditions can command higher prices, given the limited local competition. Celery’s crispness and flavor depend heavily on timely harvest and immediate post-harvest cooling. Though overshadowed by other leafy crops, celery finds a steady niche with consumers valuing locally sourced produce year-round.