Production regions

● Michigan celery production yields approximately $14678 annually (based on a five-year average). ● About 2,700 acres are planted annually, with 2,440 harvested (based on a five-year average).(6) ● The average yield of packed, full-sized celery in Michigan is 23 tons per acre (760 60-lb boxes). ● Production may exceed 40 tons per acre (1,330 60-lb boxes). ● Production for processing may approach 50 tons per acre. ● About 60 % of Michigan celery is packed for fresh market as full sized (2 to 6 dozen) stalks in 60-lb crates. ● About 15 % of the crop is packed as hearts, using stalks that are too small for regular pack. ● 25 % of Michigan celery is processed for frozen food, soup, juice, or other products. ● Michigan is ranked second in the nation for celery production, with 6.3 % of the national commodity. (First-ranked is California) ● Celery production in Michigan has steadily declined from 2,500 to 2,200 acres harvested annually since 1996.(14)(7