IT’S CRUNCH TIME!
This underrated veg is so versatile that it really is a must-have for any plot. The crunchy texture of fresh sticks offers a great contrast to the soft leaves of lettuce and other salads, and is also great for dipping or loading with delicious soft cheeses. It is also an essential base ingredient for so many dishes (e.g. soffritto).
Personally, I like it best cooked. A lunch of warming celery soup is areal treat with some crusty bread after a morning on the allotment, and braising is a great way to use up any plants which may have become a tad too tough to eat raw.
It does have a reputation for being a little difficult to grow. This is largely due to
