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03 Aug 22, Carol J (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Celery is originally a riparian plant - i.e. grows naturally at the edge of streams and so on - so all the rain is their happy place.

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23 Jun 22, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)

Hello all, I agree with EC sunshine coast and Rokky, I have both seedling plants (garden centre bought) growing nicely in raised garden beds since the beginning of May (temperate climate -Adelaide, day temps range from 14 - 18 currently overnight temps 6- 10 . I started planting Celery bottoms in June from supermarket bought celery bought weekly. Both lots are growing really well. All are planted close together, to promote blanching and structure, some are stringless and some regular stringy type. Now that we are past the Solstice hopefully the longer days will encourage good growth. I treat the growing beds with Bicarb water solution for disease and sprinkle the growing beds with Blood and Bone for plant growth and to keep the local possum away.

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04 Sep 22, Teresa (Australia - temperate climate)

Michael, your mention of bicarb is interesting. Would you mind sharing what proportions you use and how often? Thankyou. Teresa.

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28 May 22, Rokky (Australia - temperate climate)

Find it strange to plant out celery in November, December when celery is best grown in winter especially flavoursome when it’s hit by the frost

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30 May 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I'm sub tropical Bundaberg and planted seeds in March last year. Too much chance of big rain and pests in Summer.

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29 Jun 22, marco (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

hi i live on the gold coast Queensland .you can grow celery from the cut off base from the supermarket . i have 2 celery plants all year round .i am using my celery now in my cooking .adds a great taste .i trim as i go, leaving centre and old outer leaves on all the time .so plant now and leave in spot forever.

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03 Apr 23, Sandi (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I am doing the same....it's amazing. I have 3 going at different stages of root growth. I'm at the point to plant them out. THIS worries me. What area of garden should I plant them?

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28 Apr 20, beverley Mcdowell (Australia - temperate climate)

Germinating celery seed, growing from seed this autumn. Soaked the seed overnight and then spread on damp paper towel and place in seed raising mix, covering very lightly with the mix. Result, I used the entire packet of seed and I think they all germinated. 4 weeks on I have 36 of the strongest seedlings growing on in pots.

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06 Sep 21, Graeme (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Beverley, I want to try your method, & I’ve never grown celery before. A question please, do you leave the paper towel there or do you remove it at some stage ? Many thanks, Graeme

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29 Apr 20, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Thanks for that idea. I'm trying this year. Planted into 6 cell tray, way too thick. I'm going to try and separate them this afternoon into bigger pots. Will try your way next time.

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