my celeriac is up (photo)

[rita1]

this is my first time growing celeriac and so far so good, they have been transplanted to individuals pots and i noticed today a 3rd leaf growing. they are in a self watering container so they are kept quite wet, i hope i am doing the right thing in keeping them wet, i know they are a bog plant but was wondering if the seeds need so much water?

[muddyfeet]

I didn't know they were a bog plant! No wonder they were the only thing to do well in last year's floods.

[alex-adam]

They look really good - mine are just a few MM high in a seed tray, not separated and potted them individually yet.
Water , water, and more water is what they like - and don't forget the leaves can be harvested as they grow and added to salads or soups, just a strong celery taste.
Keep us up to date with developments.

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[spanish_gardener]

This is my first year growing celeriac. I have never ate one, therefore I am going to sow only a few. Any tips?

[veggiechicken]

No tips about growing them sorry - but here are some about eating them http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...-me_69606.html
I promised to grow some in that thread so, I will

[rita1]

well the update on my celeriac is they are growing really well, still in the window sill in the lounge, the one's that i put outside in the greenhouse are not growing, i now have 4 leaves on mine sitting in the window, they sit in water practically really soggy soil, but they seem to like it. when ever we get some sun and warmer weather i will put them out to the greenhouse. We have been lucky that we have not had any snow, but lots of frosty mornings.

[Darwin.]

I never heard of celeriac until I signed up here a few weeks ago, I doubt I'll be planting any of it because I still know almost nothing about it.

[spanish_gardener]

I never heard of celeriac until I signed up here a few weeks ago, I doubt I'll be planting any of it because I still know almost nothing about it.

Like you, I have never seen celeriac, kohlrabi, different oriental vegetables, etc. in the supermarkets and I found about them on the internet (The vine, seed shops, etc.). Here there are only a few vegetables available in Tesco and Sainsburys and this is my main reason to grow vegetables.

I do not use the whole packets because I just have to grow for myself. If you want to try them, I can send to you a few seeds.

[Tripmeup]

I have grown celeriac and it is worthwhile if you have the room... Need to keep them wet ( not to hard in Ireland) and little if any pest problems... Can be left in the ground too during the winter ..
I like making chips out of them and roasting in the oven.. Delish