How to Revive Limp Celery

Reviewed by Ashley Crawford

Last Updated: September 16, 2024 Approved

Celery that has gone limp during storage can be saved and used. Try these easy steps before tossing it into the garbage and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Steps

Download Article

This means removing the base and the leaf ends.^{[1]
X
Research source}
^{[2]
X
Research source} Leave for half an hour.

Advertisement
The sticks should be revived and as good as new.
If you need to revive all of the celery, cut a thin slice off the root end of the celery and stand this end in the bowl of ice water for up to half an hour. Again, it should revive well and be ready for immediate use.^{[3]
X
Research source}

Community Q&A

Search

Add New Question

Question

A vinegar and sugar marinade softened the celery, why is this?

Community Answer

Any marinade with sugar and vinegar generally will soften fiber material, organic plant material and also animal proteins. If you leave it too long in marinade it will pickle it, which is a chemical name for cooking it.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 4 Helpful 10
Question

What happens when I un-wilt celery? How does it work/happen? What happens to the celery?

Community Answer

If you think about it it is very logical. Celery is a plant that is composed of organic fibers that draw up water. Generally, placing celery back in cold water will rehydrate the celery.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 16
Question

After reviving celery, how should it be stored in the refrigerator?

Community Answer

Store in cool water in a Tupperware container. Cover with plastic.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 14

See more answers

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Video

Tips

Enjoy a healthy snack by filling the inside of the celery with cream cheese, or any other spreadable cheese. This makes a great treat anytime with any meal.^{[4]
X
Research source}

Thanks
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
Tightly wrap celery in aluminum foil and store in refrigerator to keep it fresh.

Thanks
Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
This is a great exercise to try with the kids as they will enjoy seeing the celery "come back to life"; for a kid's science experiment using celery, try changing the colour of a celery stalk.

Thanks
Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0