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Apium prostratum
Also known as Shore Celery and Sea Celery, this dwarf form of celery is native to the shores of this country as well as Australia and South America. It was commonly eaten by Maori and later became an important plant for Captain Cook to help reduce the incidence of scurvy. On 28th Oct 1769 he made the following diary entry:
“as I intended to sail in the morning some hands were employed picking of Sellery to take to sea with us. This is found here in great plenty, and I have caused it to be boiled with Portable Soup (blocks of dried extract of meat) and Oatmeal for the people’s breakfast ……….. I look upon it to be very wholesome and a great Antiscorbutick”.
Related to parsley, it produces a good supply of green leaves which can be used in a similar way. In Australia the dried leaves are used in native spice mixes.
Annual/bi-annual. Full sun to part shade. Suitable for growing in pots. Tolerates light frosts.
Certified organic plant in 9cm pot.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
