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🥬 Stop Buying Celery at the Store: Grow a Never-Ending Supply at Home in a Pot With This Guide
Tired of buying celery that wilts in your fridge before you even use half the bunch? What if we told you that you could grow a never-ending supply of fresh, crunchy celery — right at home — using nothing more than kitchen scraps and a pot?
It’s true. Celery is one of the easiest vegetables to regrow from leftovers, and with just a little care, you can turn one store-bought stalk into a self-replenishing harvest on your windowsill or patio.
Here’s your step-by-step guide to growing celery from scraps — no garden required!
🪴 What You’ll Need:
- 1 full celery bunch (store-bought is fine)
- Sharp knife
- A shallow bowl or cup
- Water
- A medium-sized pot with drainage holes
- Potting soil (preferably rich and well-draining)
- A sunny windowsill or balcony
🌱 Step-by-Step Guide to Never-Ending Celery
Step 1: Save the Base
After using your celery stalks, save the bottom 2 inches of the bunch (the base). This is the part that holds all the growth power.
Step 2: Soak It in Water
Place the celery base in a shallow bowl with just enough water to cover the bottom. Leave the top exposed.
📍 Pro Tip: Change the water every 1–2 days to keep it fresh.
Step 3: Watch It Grow!
After 3–5 days, you’ll see tiny green shoots emerging from the center, and roots beginning to form underneath. That’s your cue: it’s ready for soil!
Step 4: Plant in a Pot
Fill your pot with soil and plant the celery base root-side down, covering it just enough so the shoots are above the soil line. Water it thoroughly.
Step 5: Give It Sunlight
Celery loves the sun! Place your pot in a bright spot with at least 6 hours of light daily. A sunny windowsill or balcony works perfectly.
Step 6: Water Consistently
Celery needs moist (but not soggy) soil. Water it when the top inch feels dry — consistency is key to keeping the stalks crisp.