How to Cut Celery Herbs

Celery requires about 4 months to reach maturity when grown from seed. The plants prefer the cool season, generally growing as a spring or fall crop. Prolonged temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit cause the plant to flower, while temperatures above 85 compromise the flavor and texture of the stalks and leaves. Cutting celery at the right time ensures the plant has reached its full growth potential and developed the best flavor. Celery is harvested all at once, when the whole plant reaches maturity.

Things You'll Need

• Knife

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Measure the length of the celery stalk from the base to the first leaf on the bottom. Harvest the plant when the stalk is between 6 and 12 inches long between base and leaf.

   • 2

     Cut through the stalk with a sharp knife. Remove the entire plant at or just below the soil surface.

   • 3

     Rinse the soil off the stalks with cool running water. Shake the celery dry. Store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.