My Celeriac crop
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I've been gradually using up my celeriac crop (the seedlings for which Monika kindly sent me) hoping that as autumn/ winter wore on the bulbs would continue to grow bigger. But mostly they haven't and I'm hoping that somebody can give me some tips on how to get a better crop next year. I wonder if I should have planted them more deeply or whether the generally poor weather has been responsible.
Hello Primrose
I used to grow these many years ago but have given up in recent years as DW found them difficult to cope with in the kitchen.
I seem to remember that the way to get a good crop is to give them a good long growing period and always keep them well watered.
John
I used to grow these many years ago but have given up in recent years as DW found them difficult to cope with in the kitchen.
I seem to remember that the way to get a good crop is to give them a good long growing period and always keep them well watered.
John
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I am a man and the world is my urinal
Celeriac does need a long growing period. It is a marsh plant so never needs to go short of moisture. Raise plants in March to set out in late May, they don't like cold soil or any check to their growth.
I have had good success growing in semi-shade alongside runner beans. They are shallow rooted. The shade keeps them cool.
I have seen them do well between the 2 rows of beans as the beans always get well watered.
As the bulb develops remove the lower leaves this encourages the bulb to fill out.
I have consistantly had a good crop over several years using organic seed from Kings 'Prinz'.
Best of luck for 2008.
Beryl.
PS - Why difficult to cope with in the kitchen John?
I have had good success growing in semi-shade alongside runner beans. They are shallow rooted. The shade keeps them cool.
I have seen them do well between the 2 rows of beans as the beans always get well watered.
As the bulb develops remove the lower leaves this encourages the bulb to fill out.
I have consistantly had a good crop over several years using organic seed from Kings 'Prinz'.
Best of luck for 2008.
Beryl.
PS - Why difficult to cope with in the kitchen John?