SKU

AVCELSED10

How to plant celery

Note: The seeds are tiny, so you’ll need to sow with care and a keen eye. Before planting, soak seeds in warm water overnight. This will speed germination. Fill seed flats or pots with good-quality seed starting mix then gently firm it level. Press soaked seeds into seed-starting soil; to get good germination do not cover with soil. The easiest way to sow the seeds is to carefully tap the packet above the surface of the potting mix and watch carefully as the seeds fall. Ideally you want them to fall about an inch apart. Once you’re done, firm the seeds into place.

Care

Select a site that receives full direct sunlight. Celery requires lots of water. Make sure to provide plenty of water during the entire growing season, especially during hot, dry weather. If celery does not get enough water, the stalks will be dry and small. Add plenty of compost and mulch around the plants to retain moisture. Sidedress with a nutrient rich organic fertilizer are establishing to help to give them a boost. Celery needs compost-enriched soil. Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches with a garden fork or tiller. Mix 2 to 4 inches of aged manure and/or compost into the soil. Or, work in some 5-10-10 fertlizer. The soil should retain moisture, bordering on wet but still draining.

Pests/Diseases

Flea beetles Slugs and snails Earwigs