Pruning guide
How to prune celery
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Pruning celery — FAQ
When should I prune celery?
From 12–16 weeks after transplanting when outer stalks reach 30 cm; final harvest before first hard frost. Snap or cut individual outer stalks at the base, leaving the inner growing heart intact. Work from the outside inward over several weeks. Alternatively, earth up (hill soil around stalks) for self-blanching rather than removing stalks early.
How often does celery need pruning?
Weekly or fortnightly during the harvest window. Celery benefits from removing the outer stalks progressively as they mature, rather than cutting the whole plant at once. Snap or cut outer stems at the base when they reach 30 cm — this cut-and-come-again approach extends harvest by weeks. Remove any yellowing or hollow stalks promptly. Cut the whole plant at the base for a final harvest before hard frost.
How do you prune celery?
Snap or cut individual outer stalks at the base, leaving the inner growing heart intact. Work from the outside inward over several weeks. Alternatively, earth up (hill soil around stalks) for self-blanching rather than removing stalks early.