Can You Plant The Base Of Celery That Has The Green Leaves Growing 2-3 Inches But Has No Roots From The Base

Question

The celery base is in water and the center has growth of leaves but there are still no roots coming from The base. Can I plant in soil ?

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Answer 1

Yes! This is much better than water as long as you can keep from overwatering it. Make sure that the soil does not stay moist for more than a couple of days, and make sure that it does not dry out completely. There is a delicate balance to achieve, but the results are much better when you nail those parameters down.

Here is an article to help you with the care of the plant once it establishes:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/celery/tips-on-how-to-grow-celery.htm