Growing your own celery from scraps 💚 | 5-Minute Recycle

Celery plants are being grown on peatland in Greater Manchester for the first time in the UK. The pioneering trial aims to show farmers they can make money from the landscape and protect it. You can read more here ⬇️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-62015077 | BBC Manchester

Celery needs a very long growing season which is why it’s a good idea to start celery seeds indoors at least 12 to 14 weeks before the last frost date for your area. For us here in zone 5b February is the best time. The seeds are tiny and can be tricky to plant, so I sprinkle them on top of my soil mix (coco coir & worm castings) and lightly cover with a little bit of coir. Once the seeds have sprouted, you can think them out or individually pot each seedling. For me, I leave them in a medium si