Harvest celery

There are mainly the following reasons why farmers remove the leaves when harvesting celery:

- Convenient for storage and transportation: Celery leaves are relatively tender and have a high water content. They are prone to damage and rot during the storage and transportation process, thus affecting the overall quality of the celery. Removing the leaves can reduce water loss and mechanical damage, extend the shelf life of the celery, and make it easier for long-distance transportation and long-term storage.

- Reducing nutrient consumption: After the celery is harvested, the leaves will still carry out respiration and consume their own nutrients. Removing the leaves can reduce the consumption rate of nutrients, enabling the stalk part of the celery to better retain its nutrients and taste.

- Meeting market demand: Most consumers in the market prefer to buy celery with thick and sturdy stalks and a clean appearance. Removing the leaves can make the celery look neater and more beautiful, enhance its commercial value, and meet consumers' purchasing preferences.

- Facilitating processing: For some celery products that require further processing, such as making dehydrated vegetables and canned vegetables, removing the leaves can make the processing process more convenient, improve production efficiency, and also ensure the quality and taste of the products.