TRANSPLANTING CELERY PLANTS 



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As soon as the plants are large enough to handle (Fig. 79) they 

 should be pricked out into other flats, being placed about two 

 inches apart each way (Fig. 80). These flats may be placed in a 

 coldframe as soon as the weather is sufficiently warm, and the 

 sash should be kept off as much as possible (Fig. 81). The plants 

 should receive careful attention and frequent watering. Here 

 they are allowed to grow until needed for transplanting. If the 



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Fig. 79. — A flat of celery seedlings ready for pricking out. 



Fig. 80. — A flat of celery seedlings immediately after being pricked out from the flat in 

 which the seeds were sown. 



tops grow too tall in the meantime they may be cUpped with 

 sheep shears or a sickle. 



Transplanting Celery Plants.— At the time of transplanting 

 the soil should be well supplied with moisture, either as a result 

 of recent rainfall or of thorough tillage following early preparation. 

 If the spot where the celery is to be planted can be partially shaded, 

 it will be an advantage, both in retaining moisture before the 



