Growing Celeriac

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17 Jun 16 Jayne (Australia - temperate climate)
I was sold celeriac seedlings in Ballarat at a market in May - having not tried growing it before I asked how long it would take to mature because we were going away in June up north for winter and was told they would be picked before we left! I was gullible because I have since read that they should be planted out in Nov - Dec not in the guts of winter and frosts! Oh well!!! Have left them in the ground will see whats happened when we return late Sept or early Oct!!
26 Sep 16 Richard MacEwan (Australia - temperate climate)
We live near Bendigo. For years i have tried to grow Celeriac but unsuccessfully, first in Scotland and subsequently in Australia. The plants always ran to seed before forming a good root base. Last year i bought beautiful seedlings in June, planted them, they grew fantastically then bolted, I pulled them out. I tried growing from seed but direct sowing has never worked. Growing in a good seed mix did work but then the seedlings struggled and many failed in the ground. However my third attempt last year has resulted in some good sized celeriac which we are eating now. They are just showing signs of bolting though so are all getting lifted this week. They are very sensitive to drought so keep the plants well watered. Watch your plants for any signs of bolting and if they show them, rip them out and start again! I think now is a good time to start some in trays. I cannot find any seed yet this year but there are plants in the garden centres that i would not bother with - they are root bound and sure to bolt. Good luck. Celeriac is such a beautiful vegetable.
25 Oct 16 Elayne GREAVES (Australia - temperate climate)
What do you mean by 'bolting'?? I am growing celerac in a pot successfully. Planted them in the middle of winter and they are now over 18 inches tall. (End October )
29 Feb 24 Roz (Australia - temperate climate)
Bolting is when the plant starts flowering and seeding. If you notice the flowering, pull the plant out. Unless you want to try seed-saving. I don’t know about celeriac, but lettuce turns somewhat bitter when it bolts.

What do you mean by 'bolting'?? I am growing celerac in a pot successfully. Planted them in the middle of winter and they are now over 18 inches tall. (End October )

- Elayne GREAVES

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