If you love fresh celery but hate buying it every week, there’s a simple trick to regrow it at home — no soil and almost no effort required. This method uses kitchen scraps, works indoors, and costs nothing at all.
Why This Works
Celery is a resilient plant that can regrow from its base because the root end contains all the nutrients and growth points it needs to sprout again. With just a little setup, you can have fresh celery without soil, daily watering, or expensive supplies.
What You’ll Need
- 1 celery stalk base (the bottom 5 cm / 2 inches)
- A shallow dish or jar
- Clean water
How to Grow Celery Without Soil
- Prepare the Base
After using your celery stalks, save the root base. Rinse it to remove any dirt. - Place in Water
Put the celery base in a shallow dish or jar with enough water to cover just the bottom. - Set in Indirect Light
Place it on a sunny windowsill or bright kitchen counter. - Watch It Grow
In a few days, you’ll see small green leaves sprouting from the center. Change the water every 2–3 days. - Harvest
Once the leaves and stalks are tall enough, trim and use them fresh in salads, soups, or as garnish.
Benefits of This Method
- Completely free to start.
- No soil, fertilizer, or garden space needed.
- Fresh celery on hand whenever you need it.
This zero-cost, zero-maintenance trick lets you enjoy homegrown celery all year round — straight from your kitchen counter.
