Celery and Celeriac Quiz

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Celeriac is related to turnip.
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True

False

When growing celery in containers, what do you probably need to be vigilant for?
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Rats

Birds

Slugs

Why do I suggest not blanching celery stems?
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It can increase the risk of pests, particularly slugs

All of these

Soil movement damages soil life

It is a lot of work

What, in particular, do celery and celeriac seeds need when propagating?
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Darkness

Light

Although celery can stand for many months, why do I suggest two sowings?
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To try a different variety

To give younger and juicier stalks at harvest

To minimise pest damage

Why do I suggest sowing in a seed tray rather than into modules?
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Seeds are tiny and difficult to handle

Each module will have a strong seedling after you prick out

All of these

Germination is slow

Can you transplant celery and celeriac before the last frost?
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Yes

How much water do I suggest you give celery?
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More than you would think – keep checking for soil dryness

A decent amount every day, whatever the weather

One big water near time of harvest

How often do I suggest you water celeriac?
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Once a week if hot and dry

Every day in summer

The same as celery

From my trial, what effect did removing the side shoots of celery have?
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Less slug damage and larger main stems

Sweeter taste

Reduced disease

Why must you remove the yellowing leaves of celeriac?
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It reduces the likelihood of Septoria in autumn

For faster growth

You don’t need to

To store celeriac through winter, it’s best to trim all roots and clean off any soil.
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True

False

After clearing celery plants in late summer, you could transplant which of these? Choose one answer.
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All of these

Pak choi

Salads

Spinach

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