Celeriac

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Several of you have offered advice about growing Celeriac, for which thanks. I have tried to do all the right things! For instance, I have been almost fanatical about watering. I have watered it just about every day – sometimes twice a day – and I’m convinced it has never been dry.

I have also removed several of the leaves, in order to expose the bulbs to more light.

The problem is that nowhere in my veg plot gets more than a few hours of direct sunlight each day. Ideally the growing-site for Celeriac should get sunlight from every direction.

The compost / soil in the raised bed may also be a problem. It has a high proportion of home-made compost and leaf-mould, so therefore it is very light. Maybe the Celeriac would prefer a heavier growing medium? [The carrots and parsnips I grew there last year loved it.]

Did I mention that I have fed the Celeriac too? I used a proprietary Fruit and Veg fertiliser, applied at least once a week throughout the Summer.

And still the blessed things are tiny.

Well, looking on the bright side, my Celeriac this year are the biggest I have ever grown! However, you have to see that statement in the light of the fact that my previous best effort was about the size of a tennis-ball. At the rate we are going, I think I will be adding a whole bulb into a stew or casserole to add flavouring, rather than using the Celeriac as a vegetable in its own right. I bet it will taste nice though.

I will have to consider very carefully if this vegetable is one worth growing again. Maybe I should just stick to some things that are a bit less trouble.  Like these tomatoes.

No, on second thoughts, the tomato is definitely NOT an easy vegetable to grow. Even Endives are less trouble than Celeriac, and that’s saying something!

OK, so you tell me, what do you think is the easiest vegetable to grow, and which is the most difficult?

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