Medium-Term Influence of Organic Fertilization on the Quality and Yield of a Celery Crop

Abstract

For some years now, part of society has been demanding the implementation of circular economy models and so the use of organic matter as a source of nutrients is once again taking center stage. In this scenario, the aim of this work was to implement an integrated management model for a farm and to study the influence on a celery crop of organic amendments (animal and vegetable) obtained on the farm, as opposed to inorganic fertilization. This influence was evaluated for the yield and the nutritional, organoleptic, and sanitary quality of the resulting crops. The yield and size of the marketable parts of the celery plants were greater with the inorganic treatment; however, the nutritional and sanitary quality was better in the organic treatments, while the chromatic attributes, as well as the total P and Ca, were not affected by the different fertilization treatments applied. It is therefore concluded that the organic management model is environmentally and economically sustainable.

Effects of organic and chemical nitrogen fertilization and postharvest treatments on the visual and nutritional quality of fresh‐cut celery (Apium graveolens L.) during storage

“…Zapata et al ( 2013 ) reported that hue angle decreased progressively during broccoli storage, and the final hue angle in conventional broccoli was significantly lower than in organic broccoli. Navarro et al ( 2020 ) also found the highest L * values in organic treatments compared to inorganic ones.…”

“…chroma value in the organic treatments may be due to accelerated maturation compared to the chemical treatments. Similarly,Navarro et al (2020) reported that the chroma value in the organic fertilizer treatments was higher compared to the control. The organic fertilizer treatments delayed celery color changes the most (reduction in hue angle).…”

“…Soil management techniques, particularly N fertilization, have been found to influence color in organic and inorganic systems Zapata et al (2013). reported that hue angle decreased progressively during broccoli storage, and the final hue angle in conventional broccoli was significantly lower than in organic broccoli Navarro et al (2020). also found the highest L* values in organic treatments compared to inorganic ones.All the postharvest treatments maintained celery color.…”

Responses of Leaf Celery to Floating Culture System with Different Depths of Water-substrate Interface and NPK-fertilizer Application

“…Navarro et al [29] discovered that the yield and size of marketable organs in celery plants were greater with inorganic fertilizer treatment; however, the nutritional quality of the celery plants was better in those plants treated with organic fertilizer. Tanwar et al [30] also reported that biological amendments increased celery yield by increasing leafstalk length, the number of leafstalks, leaf area, and basal disc diameter.…”

Effects of Different Photoperiods on the Growth and Nutritional Characteristics of Two Celery Cultivars in Plant Factory

“…For example, when the photoperiod exceeded 12 h, the yield of dandelion increased, and the accumulation of antioxidant metabolites in stevia rebaudiana gradually rose [14,15]. In cruciferous plants, it was found that there was no significant difference in polyphenol and flavonoid content between different photoperiods (12,14,16,18, and 20 h) treatments for kale, and the total mustard oil content was the lowest in cabbage with a 12 h photoperiod and Chinese kale with a 16 h photoperiod [16].…”