Choose a sunny site with fertile, moisture-retentive soil - dig in extra compost or organic matter before planting
Celery is better grown in the ground or in raised beds, but you can grow it in large pots too - each plant will need a 30cm pot
Plant 30cm apart
Our celery is an American green variety that does not need to be trenched
Growing Tips:
Celery is a thirsty plant so keep it well watered
Mulching will really help during hot, dry spells
Feed with a liquid feed in the summer months
Problems & Pests:
Slugs can sometimes bother celery, although they do tend to choose other plants in the veg patch first. Still, it is worth protecting younger, more vulnerable plants.
Celery fly - these tend to damage leaves, so shouldn't hurt the celery stalks too much. However, if you do see grubs burrowing in the leaves, cut off affected leaves and discard.
Stalks become tough and stringy - this is likely to be a lack of water or harvesting too late in the season.
Harvesting/Storing:
Celery will be ready for harvest from late summer to early autumn
Harvest before the plant starts to produce side shoots from the base
Once harvested, cut off the foliage (it'll make a good stock, or pop it on the compost pile.) Celery will store in the fridge for several days, but will taste better eaten soon after harvesting.
