Growing celery from kitchen scraps is a fun and educational project, as well as an act of recycling and sustainability. Here’s how you can do it:
Grow Celery from Scraps in Water
- Cut the Base: Take your celery stalks and cut off the base (about 2-3 inches from the bottom). Use the rest of the stalk for cooking, as usual.
- Place in Water: Find a bowl and fill it with a small amount of water. Place the celery base in the bowl with the cut side facing up and the base submerged in the water.
- Sunlight: Position the bowl in a spot that receives adequate sunlight, such as a windowsill.
- Change Water: Change the water every couple of days to keep it fresh. You should see sprouting from the center of the base in about a week.
- Transplanting: Once the sprouts have reached a few inches in height and have thickened, you can transplant the celery base into soil.
Transplanting Grown Celery into Soil
- Prepare the Soil: Choose a pot with good drainage and fill it with potting soil. Make a small hole in the center to place your celery.
- Transplant: Carefully place the celery base into the hole and cover the roots with soil, leaving the new growth exposed.
- Proper Care: Water the celery regularly to maintain a moist soil, without over-watering it. Celery thrives in a cool environment with partial sunlight.
- Fertilize: Use a balanced vegetable fertilizer to provide nutrients and encourage growth.
- Harvest: Your celery will be ready to harvest when it reaches a desirable size. Cut stalks from the outside, allowing the inner stalks to continue growing.
Note: Celery grown from scraps may not produce stalks as large as those you buy in the store, but will still provide tasty greens perfect for cooking or adding to salads.
Enjoy watching your kitchen scraps transform into fresh produce right in your own home!
