How to Grow Celery from Scraps

Don’t toss that celery base! With just water, sunlight, and a little patience, you can regrow fresh, crisp celery right from your kitchen scraps. Growing celery from scraps is not only cost-effective and fun, but also a great way to practice sustainable gardening indoors or in a small space.

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Step-by-Step: Regrow Celery in Water

• Cut the celery base (about 2 inches from the bottom) after using the stalks.
• Place the base in a shallow bowl with enough water to submerge the bottom.
• Set it on a sunny windowsill or well-lit area indoors.
• Change the water every 2–3 days to keep it fresh.
• In 5–7 days, new leaves and roots will appear from the center.

At this stage, you can enjoy fresh celery greens or transplant the base into soil for full regrowth.

Transplanting to Soil

Once roots are visible, move the celery base to a small pot or garden bed:

• Choose a container with good drainage and fill it with rich potting mix.
• Plant the celery base so that only the top is visible above the soil.
• Water gently and place in a sunny location (at least 6 hours of sunlight).
• Keep soil moist but not soggy.
• Feed every 1–2 weeks using homemade fertilizer like this fruit peel fertilizer.

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Grow Indoors or Outdoors

Celery grows well indoors near a bright window or outdoors in a raised bed or pot. For indoor growth:

• Use a container with at least 6 inches of depth
• Provide consistent sunlight or supplement with grow lights
• Harvest tender greens as needed or wait 6–8 weeks for full stalks

You can even enhance the nutrient profile by adding orange peels to your soil mix for natural citrus-based minerals.

Tips for Successful Growth

• Use a fresh celery base (not old or moldy)
• Don’t let the leaves dry out—mist lightly if needed
• Trim dead outer layers to keep growth focused on the center
• Harvest when the stalks are 6–8 inches tall for best taste

Conclusion

Regrowing celery from scraps is an easy and rewarding way to reduce waste and enjoy fresh harvests from your kitchen. Whether in a sunny window or your backyard garden, this low-maintenance veggie thrives with a little care and natural feeding.

Combine scrap gardening with DIY composts and useful gardening tools to create a sustainable, zero-waste growing space at home.