Celery is not just a crunchy addition to your favorite recipes; it’s also a vegetable that can be easily regrown from scraps right in the comfort of your own home. Whether you have a green thumb or not, regrowing celery is a simple and rewarding process that requires minimal effort and resources. In this guide, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of regrowing celery first in water and then transplanting it into soil, all within containers.
Materials Needed:
Fresh Celery: Purchase a bunch of celery from your local grocery store or farmer’s market. Look for one with healthy, crisp stalks.
Containers: Choose containers with drainage holes for both the water and soil stages. This could be glass jars, plastic containers, or any recycled vessel that can hold water.
Water: Use clean, room temperature water for the initial regrowth stage.
Potting Mix: Opt for a well-draining potting mix for the soil stage.
Sunlight: Find a sunny spot in your home where the celery can receive adequate sunlight.
Step 1: Harvesting and Preparing Celery Scraps
Cut the Celery: Trim the celery stalks, leaving about 2 inches from the base. This is where the regrowth will occur.
Remove Outer Layers: Peel away any outer layers that may hinder the regrowth process.
Step 2: Water Regrowth
Place in Water: Submerge the celery base in a container with enough water to cover the cut end.
Change Water Regularly: Change the water every few days to keep it clean and provide essential nutrients.
Wait for Growth: After a week or two, you should start seeing new leaves emerging from the center of the celery base.
