Celery isn’t just a crunchy addition to your favorite recipes; it’s also a vegetable that can be easily regenerated from scraps in the comfort of your own home. Whether you have a green thumb or not, regrowing celery is a simple and rewarding process that requires minimal effort and resources. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of regrowing celery first in water and then transplanting it into soil, all in containers.
Materials needed:
Fresh celery: Buy a bunch of celery from your local grocery store or farmers market. Look for one with healthy, crispy stalks.
Containers: Choose containers with drainage holes for both the water and soil stages. These can be glass jars, plastic containers, or any recycled container that can hold water.
Water: Use clean, room temperature water for the initial regrowth phase.
Potting Soil: Choose a well-drained potting soil for the soil stage.
Sunlight: Find a sunny spot in your home where the celery can receive enough sunlight.
containers of fresh celery, water soil
Step 1: Harvest and prepare leftover celery
Cutting Celery: Cut the celery stalks, leaving about 2 inches from the base. This is where the new growth will occur.
Remove outer layers: Remove any outer layers that may hinder the regrowth process.
Step 2: Water Repulsion
Place in water: Submerge the celery base in a container with enough water to cover the cut end.
Change the water regularly: Change the water every few days to keep it clean and provide essential nutrients.
Wait for growth: After a week or two, you should start to see new leaves emerging from the center of the celery base.
Step 3: Transplanting into the ground
Prepare the container: Fill a container with well-draining potting soil, leaving enough space for the base of the celery.
Plant the celery: Gently transfer the celery base from the water to the soil, burying it just enough to cover the roots.
Water and Sunlight: Water the soil and place the container in a sunny spot. Celery loves sunlight, so make sure it gets at least 6 hours a day.
Maintain moisture: Keep the soil constantly moist but not waterlogged. Celery prefers slightly moist conditions.
transplanting into the ground
Step 4: Maintenance and harvesting
Fertilize (optional): If desired, you can use a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth. Follow the package instructions.
Monitor growth: Observe the growth and development of your celery. You can expect to harvest the outer stalks once they have reached a reasonable size.
Continuous Harvest: Celery is a cut-and-come plant. Harvest the outer stalks as needed, allowing the inner stalks to continue growing.
By following these simple steps, you can enjoy the satisfaction of regrowing celery at home, even if you don’t have a garden. It’s a sustainable and cost-effective way to have fresh celery on hand whenever you need it. Happy regrowing!