There are two ways to do it: using water in a container or planting the base inpotting soil.
However, it’s possible for you to use the celery leaves in cooking.
Think of them as an herb: They taste like mild celery and work well in soups and stews.
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Some people even use them as a substitute forcilantro.
Look for a bunch of celery that is firm with tightly packed stalks.
The leaves should be green and appear fresh.
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Store the celery stalks until you’re ready to eat them, and save the base.
Foil-wrapped celery can remain fresher a bit longer than plastic-wrapped celery.
Place the container in a bright area out of direct sunlight.
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Watch the Celery Grow
Your celery should start to sprout in a day or two.
Change the water every few days, and confirm the dish doesn’t dry out.
Then, fill your pot with potting soil until it is about two inches below the rim.
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Mix in a slow-release fertilizer, following the label directions.
Press lightly on the soil to level it, and add water so it becomes damp but not soggy.
Next, place the bottom of your sprouted celery base on top of the soil.
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Add about another inch of soil, so it completely surrounds the celery base.
Finally, place the pot infull to partial sunlight, and water often enough to keep the soil damp.
Watch your celery grow.
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To dehydrate your celery leaves, either use a dehydrator or an oven.
If you are using an oven, preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and lay out your celery leaves in a single layer.
Heat for five to ten minutes or until the leaves are crispy but not browned.
Once they cool, crumble them and mix them with an equal amount of salt.
Then store the mixture in an airtight jar.
