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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: flowerlady on November 19, 2008, 19:00:01

Title: Celariac
Post by: flowerlady on November 19, 2008, 19:00:01
How's your celariac doing ???  I have never grown it before but oh is it good !!  ;D :D 

What I want to know is do they suffer if it freezes ??  How long can they stay in the gound ??

Flo  :)
Title: Re: Celariac
Post by: realfood on November 19, 2008, 19:10:54
They are actually quite tough but if you are likely to have penetrating frosts in a cold site, then some cloche protection is a good idea. I have had no problems is keeping them till the Spring in Glasgow.
Title: Re: Celariac
Post by: grawrc on November 19, 2008, 19:13:58
I think they're as tough as old rope. I overwinter mine outdoors in Edinburgh and have had no problems so far.
Title: Re: Celariac
Post by: cornykev on November 19, 2008, 19:23:02
I've been eating mine in my roasts, not very big though, they stay in the ground through winter no problem, although a heavy frost may benifit some fleecing.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Celariac
Post by: manicscousers on November 19, 2008, 19:46:35
brought a few home to store for when we don't go to the plot..I like potato and celeriac mash  :)
the others will stay where they are  ;D
Title: Re: Celariac
Post by: saddad on November 19, 2008, 20:17:25
Ours are still out...  ::)
Title: Re: Celariac
Post by: silverbirch on November 21, 2008, 20:28:51
I leave mine in until they are needed, but earth them over for a bit of protection.