What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Celery Plants

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Celery Plants

  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 5, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Harvest celery as soon as it's large enough to use. Either cut off individual stems as they develop color or pull the entire plant and cut off the roots. Celery should be harvested when the petioles (stalks) from the soil line to the first node are at least 6 inches long.

    Once the tops begin to lay over, usually by late summer, onions are ready to be lifted. If it's immature onions (scallions) you are referring to, then this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/harvesting-scallions.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 10, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Celery is normally planted once daytime temperatures are around 50-60 degrees F. Also, the plant needs at least a soil temperature of around 59-60 degrees F. This article will help you with growing celery: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/celery/tips-on-how-to-grow-celery.htm

    Here is info on both growing this plant and common issues/treatments: http://harvesttotable.com/2009/06/celery_growing_problems_troubl/

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 4, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    If you mean, that you need to move them to a new spot before you harvest them, they typically do not respond well to that and your crop can suffer if you attempt to move it.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 18, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Yes, rice hulls are safe to use with vegetables. As with most grain hulls, they add few nutrients to the garden and are somewhat slow to decompose, but rice hulls do make an excellent soil conditioner for areas with poor drainage. Because they are light, you may want to add a layer of straw on top to help keep them from blowing away in the garden.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 27, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Unlike many other crops, which bolt due to heat, celery will bolt prematurely if plants are exposed to too many days with temperatures below 55°F., especially if planted too early. Growing celery works best at daytime temperatures of 60° to 85°F.

    Once a plant has fully bolted, the plant is normally inedible. It tends to be tough and woody, or even bitter tasting.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 12, 2012
    Certified Expert
  • Answered by
    Heather on
    July 25, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    The celery that is grown at home typically does not look like the kind you buy in the store. Celery in the store is grown under very specific conditions that most areas cannot copy. Home grown celery tends to be darker, with thinner stalks and more leaves.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
1 2 3 4 5 8

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK