Growing Celery

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02 Nov 22 Miroslav Andjic (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, what does the word "blanching" mean in the above context: (Compatible with (can grow beside): Not applicable as celery needs to be close together to encourage blanching)? Thanks, Miroslav Andjic
07 Nov 22 Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
If you plant celery close together the stalks are protected from the sunlight and the outside leaves are a light green/white colour - blanched. Plant them far apart and the stalks are darker green and a bitter.
03 Nov 22 Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Blanching celery means that a portion of the stem is white instead of green.
03 Nov 22 Miroslav Andjic (Australia - temperate climate)
Thank you very much Liz.
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