How and When to Plant Celery Grow celery from seed sown indoors about two to three months before the last frost in spring in your area to get a head start.

To grow celery from kitchen scraps, all you need is one bunch of celery, a clean knife, a narrow jar, and water. Keeping the base of the bunch intact, cut the stalks a few inches from the bottom.

You can technically plant celery in a container, but it's difficult to grow, as it needs lots of moisture, sunlight, and nutrients, says Hillock. For many gardeners, doting on the plant for four ...