DibbleWhen to plant Celery
Start indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Celery is thirsty and slow, keep it consistently moist for tender stalks.
When to plant Celery by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | March 6 | May 15 | September 12 |
| Zone 4 | March 1 | May 10 | September 7 |
| Zone 5 | February 19 | April 30 | August 28 |
| Zone 6 | February 10 | April 21 | August 19 |
| Zone 7 | January 30 | April 10 | August 8 |
| Zone 8 | January 17 | March 28 | July 26 |
| Zone 9 | December 21 | March 1 | June 29 |
| Zone 10 | November 22 | January 31 | May 31 |
| Zone 11 | October 23 | January 1 | May 1 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Celery:
Family and rotation
Celery is in the umbellifers family. Root and herb family. Rotate to limit carrot rust fly buildup. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant celery?
It depends on your zone. Celery is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does celery take to grow?
About 120 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 30 days after that.
What grows well with celery?
Good companions include Cabbage, Leek, Onion.
Plant at the right time this season
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