When is Celery in Season?
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Celery stalks are found in tight, straight bunches. Store celery in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Wash it thoroughly before using it to remove any excess dirt. Serve celery with low-fat dip or hummus or add to soups, salads, and casseroles.
Fun fact: Store-bought celery can be regrown at home by cutting off the bottom 2 inches of the root end and placing it in an inch of water.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Celery Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Discover Foods: Celery. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Celery Fact Sheet (PDF, 637 KB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension. Pierce County Extension.
- Celery Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF 22.8 MB) . SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
Additional Resources
- Celery Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Fresh Celery Handout (PDF, 871 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Celery Lesson Plan (PDF, 123 KB) & Handout (PDF, 363 KB). Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Education Toolkit. Arizona Department of Education. &
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Pears in a Pod. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Waldorf Salad. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Southern Style Black-Eyed Peas and & Collard Greens. SNAP-Ed. The ONIE Project: Choose Homemade.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Celery. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Celery. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: celery, 1 medium stalk ( 40g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 6 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 1 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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