Can anyone give me any advice on growing celeriac from seed? I germinated a packet a few weeks ago and they sprouted well but were very spindly and never formed true leaves. I have decided to ditch these and start again but was looking for a tried and tested method of germination that would result in better seedlings.
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They take ages and I start mine in late Feb/early March. Put them in my living room windowsill, which always has heat. Transfer to greenhouse as soon as inch high. Keep watered as they swell with the water. Mine took forever - don't be tempted to throw as they are not like growing mustard cress. Long and slow with celeriac!
When you transplant - lots of rotted muck.Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by LOTTYPOTTY View PostThanks for your reply. What kind of container to you grow them in? I did mine in loo rolls that grew mould on the outside of them. Is there anything that's more suitable to use?Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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I would try potting on into medium sized multi cell trays. They only need the heat to germinate. Mine are going into the greenhouse soon as a root they will be fine in there. Try and stagger the shock though from heat to cool room to greenhouse. I never use toilet rolls for this reason although I understand they are good for short term things. Multicelks can be washed time and again, so earn their keep.Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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Celeriac soup with Stilton is a corker. I love opening the seed packet and smelling the celery aroma. The thing to remember is once you get them in enriched ground they need water to swell their roots. They store well in hessian sacks too. Ours went through winter and still have a few left.Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by taff View Postthey do give you a bit of a heart attack when they first come through, because they don't look like they're doing anything for ages. Don't worry, leave them be, and they'll put a spurt on every now and again.Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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I sowed half of mine into modules and then chitted more seeds and put those in modules after a day or three soaking. To be honest, there's been no real difference in germination rates between the two methods - about 60%.
Yes, they do take ages to do anything and they look so teeny tiny for a very long time.
I managed to grow only small roots last year so will be doing more watering once they're in the ground this year.come visit a garden
or read about mine www.suburbanvegplot.blogspot.com/
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Originally posted by perkin View PostI sowed half of mine into modules and then chitted more seeds and put those in modules after a day or three soaking. To be honest, there's been no real difference in germination rates between the two methods - about 60%.
Yes, they do take ages to do anything and they look so teeny tiny for a very long time.
I managed to grow only small roots last year so will be doing more watering once they're in the ground this year.Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw
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Anyone got any idea why are they so slow? Lobellia too, and Lambs Lettuce. Nightmare!K's Garden blog the story of the creation of our garden
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Originally posted by Kristen View PostAnyone got any idea why are they so slow? Lobellia too, and Lambs Lettuce. Nightmare!Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw
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