Celery

History Celery has a rather colorful history compared to its present mundane culinary role. For example, Romans believed that wreaths of celery would protect them from hangovers and medieval magicians put celery seeds in their shoes in order to fly. A bunch of celery is more precisely referred to as a stalk composed of individual ribs. Celery is often erroneously thought to have “negative calories.” In other words, it takes more calories to chew it than it contains. At only 6 calories per rib, it is virtually calorie-free. Source: CeleryHearts.com Celery Farmers Deardorff Family Farms This fourth-generation farming family began with the philosophy of providing the freshest, best tasting fruits and vegetables available. This, along with their dedication to staying on the leading edge of innovation in the fresh produce industry, is what has made the company one of the most respected family businesses on the West Coast. More... Duda Farm Fresh Foods What started out as the pursuit of the American dream by Andrew Duda, a young Slovak immigrant, has become one the country’s most reputable family-owned and operated enterprises. One of the world’s largest celery producers, DUDA Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. is a full-service grower, packer, shipper, marketer, importer and exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh-cut vegetables.More... Season, Ripeness and Storage State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Arizona                         California                         In-Season   Season Celery is harvested year-round in California, and in April in Arizona. Storage Celery remains fresh for up to two weeks if kept in a plastic bag and stored in the vegetable chiller of your refrigerator (34-40 degrees F). Celery can be soaked in ice cold water for approximately 20 minutes to revive crispness.