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Harvest Celery

Image by Hữu Phú

 

Farm Recipe:

Celery and Apple Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced

  • 2 apples, diced

  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine celery, apples, walnuts, and raisins.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.

  4. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.

Image by Monika Borys

 

When is it "pick-perfect"?

Harvest celery when the stalks are firm, crisp, and reach about 8-12 inches in height. Typically, this occurs 3-4 months after planting.

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How to Harvest:

  • To harvest celery, grasp the base of the stalk near the soil line and gently pull upward. Use a sharp knife or pruning shears if necessary.

  • Cut at ground level to avoid damaging neighboring plants.

 

Storage:

  • For short-term storage, place celery stalks in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Ensure they remain moist but not wet by wrapping them in a damp paper towel.

  • For longer storage, blanch celery and freeze it. Alternatively, chop and freeze celery for use in soups and stews.

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