Here's mine a few days after putting the cut stalk in water:
| Regrowing celery, after a few days |
It was already coming up so nicely; I was completely amazed. I didn't think it would work at all because the celery was half frozen and the stalk was white. The center started turning green almost immediately after putting it in water.
| Regrowing celery, after a few days |
Now here's the same celery, two weeks later. Incredible, isn't it? It has lush bushy leaves now.
| Celery regrowth after 2 weeks (I think) |
Here's another shot; please excuse my dirty windows. They're dirty between the glass, where I can't get at it. The celery is going to have to be transplanted soon because the stalk part is starting to rot from being immersed in water.
| Celery regrowth after 2 weeks. |
I bought some other plants to try this with...you can sort of see the green onions off to the side. they haven't been cut yet; I figured I'd leave them in water so they'd stay fresh, and cut the green as I need it. I don't know if it will work, but I'll let you know.
I also bought some Anise, which has a stalk like celery. After I eat it (it' so yummy; tastes like licorice!) I'll stick it in water to see if it will regrow, too.
I've heard lettuce will regrow, as well as onions and bok choy. A friend of mine tried the lettuce and hers didn't work...she said it just rotted so she tossed it.
I love this idea! I will be off to the market to buy some soon. Please let us know how the onions do.
ReplyDeleteHow about sharing some Anise recipes with us. I always wanted to know what to do with it when it's fresh.
Thanks! Let me know how yours is doing, too. I'm going to do a new blog post today showing the celery and anise. I always eat mine raw; I like the taste...it's like a veggie dessert, lol. I know spirit of Anise is used in Genetti Cookies, but I'm not sure of recipes for the fresh stuff. Let me know how your celery goes.
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