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**How to Grow a Never-Ending Supply of Celery at Home in a Pot: A Step-by-Step Guide**
Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to growing celery at home in a pot. You’ll be harvesting fresh, homegrown celery in no time!
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1. **Convenience**: Having celery growing right at home means you never have to worry about running out or buying it from the store.
2. **Freshness**: Homegrown celery is often fresher, crunchier, and more flavorful than store-bought varieties.
3. **Cost-effective**: Instead of buying celery every week, you can keep growing it, saving money in the long run.
4. **Sustainability**: Growing your own vegetables reduces food waste and your carbon footprint.
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– **Celery stalks** (preferably organic, since they have fewer chemicals and pesticides)
– **A pot or container** (at least 8 inches deep and wide enough to accommodate celery’s roots)
– **Well-draining soil** (loamy soil works best)
– **Watering can or spray bottle**
– **A sunny spot** (Celery needs about 6 hours of sunlight per day)
– **Fertilizer** (organic, optional)
### **Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Celery in a Pot:**
#### **2. Set Up Your Pot**
– Select a pot that’s at least **8 inches deep** (celery has long roots), and make sure it has drainage holes. Celery prefers a well-draining, rich soil that can hold moisture without becoming waterlogged.
– Fill the pot with **loamy soil**, leaving about an inch from the top so the soil doesn’t overflow when you water.
#### **3. Place the Celery in Water (Optional)**
– For an extra boost, place the cut end of the celery stalk in a shallow bowl of **water**. Make sure the root end is submerged but the upper stalk remains dry.
– Place the bowl in a sunny spot, and after about **3-5 days**, you should notice the celery beginning to sprout new leaves and roots from the base.