BLANCHING IO3 



dilation of air through the tile, otherwise decay may 

 follow as a result of insufficient ventilation. 



Various Methods of Blanching Celery.— Another 

 method of blanching- is by means of straw or leaves, 

 but this is objectionable as the material used gener- 

 ally imparts an undesirable flavor to the celery. 

 The use for blanching purposes of any material that 

 is in process of decomposition will cause the loss of 

 the crop from diseases. \\'rapping paper is some- 

 times employed for blanching celery on a small scale 

 by placing two or three layers around the plants and 

 fastening by tying with string or with rubber bands. 

 This method of blanching is not highly recom- 

 mended, as it does not produce a good grade of 

 celery. 



Blanching for Winter Use.— Celery that is to be 

 stored for winter use will require very little blanch- 

 ing in the field, and that wdiich is blanched least w^ill 

 keep best in storage. While growing in the field 

 the plants should have sufficient soil placed about 

 them to insure an upright, compact growth. If the 

 celery is wanted for use during the early part of the 

 winter, it will be necessary to carry the blanching 

 process further than if it is to be kept until later. 



