Vegetable

Celery

Thirsty plant that loves a deep boggy pot — sweetened by self-blanching.

Sun

Partial sun

Water

Frequent

Soil

Rich, moist

Difficulty

Medium

Container

Yes

Edible part

Stalks

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

thirstylong-season

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-tolerant celery varieties suited to London's short growing season and cool summers.

Crocus

Offers deep pots essential for celery's long taproot development in container gardens.

Amazon UK

Stocks quality garden tools for soil preparation, critical for celery's moisture and nutrient demands.