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While slow-growing celery may be overlooked in a plot, it can be the star of the show when put in a container
When planted in close bunches, celery can be quite stunning in a container
When I learned that celery was on the Dirty Dozen list of the 12 fruits/vegetables most contaminated with health-harming pesticides, I decided I would not buy it from the supermarket again unless it was organic.
While growing lovage and parcel, both of which have a celery-like taste, helped to make up for the loss of this green staple, I had to admit I missed having real celery in the kitchen.
When I’ve sowed celery from seed in the garden in past years, I found it slow-growing. Because I lean to filling my raised beds with speedy growers like kale, garlic, scallions, Oriental greens and lettuce, there is often not much room left for less vigorous choices.
At a local nursery recently, I realized that a six-pack of celery starts would be a very attractive and efficient filler for a mid-sized pot in my container garden. I simply spaced the six clumps out equally in the container and they’ve grown beautifully in tight bunches, looking very handsome in a snazzy pot.
The planting has remained pest free too, despite using absolutely no pesticides of any sort.
When I want a sprig for a salad or stir fry, I simply slice off a stem or two just above ground level. By taking a bit here and a bit there, I still leave enough of the planting to keep it looking nice and going strong.
Celery is a heavy feeder and needs rich soil (preferably with some compost added) and frequent watering. And here are some great growing and harvesting tips from West Coast Seeds: