Imagine slicing that first, big, beautiful bunch of celery from the earth in your garden. Homegrown celery is crisp, juicy, and flavorful fresh from the garden. Leafy tops are delicious in soups and stews. Harvest outer stalks when they are at least 6" tall or harvest entire bunch when stalks have reached 10"-12". Cut with a sharp knife at the base. Harvest in the morning. Dunk celery in ice water and drain before storing to reduce field heat. If celery is bitter, refrigeration for 2 to 3 days will reduce bitterness. Plant in a place where it is shaded in the hottest part of the day.