Tag: Celery varieties

While most people are familiar with the standard green stalks found at the supermarket, celery actually comes in a wide variety of colors, including golden, white, red, and even pink. These vibrant hues are not just for show; they offer distinct differences in flavor, texture, and culinary use.

Genomic analysis has proven that while celeriac and common celery are from the same plant species, Apium graveolens, they are different cultivars. Many people mistakenly believe the knobby, brown celeriac is simply the root of the familiar green-stalked celery, but this is a common myth.