Botanical Name: Apium graveolens
- Mr. McGregor’s Farm Fresh Micro Celery
Common Names: Micro Celery, baby celery greens and celery greens
Description: Micro Celery greens have the distinct celery stalk essence. For this reason, they are commonly used in stir frys, as flavorings in soup, garnishes and in salads. Their flavor is easily identifiable and make a nice addition in salads for this reason.
Interesting Facts:
- Celery seed oil is use in the pharmaceutical and perfume industry.
- Micro Celery is in the same family as dill, fennel, parsnips, carrots and parsley.
- These leaves were woven into ceremonial headdresses in ancient Greece.
Nutritional Values: Micro Celery contains notable amounts of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C and choline. It also provides a generous amount of fiber.
