5 Health Reasons for Growing Baby Celery

Celery is one mighty vegetable. You don’t share my enthusiasm? Well then, allow me to take you into the world of celery. Recent researches have additionally widened our knowledge about fantastic anti-inflammatory health benefits of this miraculous plant. And that’s not all, baby celery is even better than its mature version. Keep on reading to find out more about my 5 health reasons for growing baby celery.     

Celery is a Bit Slow to Sprout but It’s Super Healthy

1. Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Support - I’m not sure most people know that celery varieties are rich in antioxidant nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese. I’d say celery is a kind of fire extinguisher for joint pains and similar problems.

2. Cardiovascular Benefits - I recently ran into a study according to which there’s a promising connection between polysaccharides in celery and decreased risk of inflammation in the cardiovascular system. That’s a second point for celery!  

3. Protection of Digestive Tract - I heard people saying that celery tastes like “crunchy water”. Water and insoluble fiber in celery are precisely the reasons for our stomach to be happy every time we eat celery.

4. Low in Calories - If you’re trying to lose weight or simply stay fit, you should follow my example. Eat one large stalk of celery per day, because it contains only 10 calories!

5. Good Stress-Relief - Feeling tense? No worries! Grow baby celery and it will help you calm down. I found out that minerals in celery such as magnesium soothe the nervous system. 

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4 Awesome Tips for Planting Baby Fennel Indoors

Eating vegetables is a wise thing to do. Eating them all year long is even wiser. If you live in a climate zone where growing season doesn’t last long, then you may want to consider a backup option. By that I mean planting baby greens such as fennel micro greens, for example. And where could you find more stable conditions for doing so than in your own home? So, get yourself ready to check out these 4 awesome tips for planting baby fennel indoors.  

Planting Fennel by Seed is the Easiest Option You Got

1. Find a Home for Your Baby Fennel

This is a starting point for indoor growing. I prepare a pot or a container in advance and fill it with organic potting mix. Once I finish preparing the soil, I moisten the mix and sprinkle a generous amount of fresh & natural fennel seeds over the soil surface.        

2. Make Sure It Gets Enough Sunlight

Remember that fennel is native to the Mediterranean region. That means it loves sun. Thus, after covering the seeds with a thin layer of soil, I go to a sunny windowsill or a south-facing balcony and leave my baby fennel over there to enjoy the sun. 

3. Water It Regularly

If you read my gardening tutorial on the topic of avoiding over watering, then you can rest assured that your indoor plants will not sing “Under the sea” song from Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

If you’re still not sure, this is how I do it - I use a spray bottle and simply mist the soil. Once my fennel seeds become visible as sprouts, I use bottom-watering and let them absorb moisture through the drainage holes.   

4. Get Ready for Harvest

This is when you get rewarded for your “trouble”. After two weeks, give or take a day or two, I use sharp kitchen scissors to harvest my fennel baby greens.

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