The diva of the vegetable bed: long season, thirsty roots, and a need for steady cool. Get the moisture right and the stalks reward you.
When to plant celery where you live
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Part shade
Zones 2–10
8–10 in apart, 18–24 in between rows. Plant close to help stalks blanch and stay upright.
Very rich, moisture-retentive soil heavy in organic matter; pH 6.0–7.0. Celery is a hungry, thirsty crop that hates drying out.
Constant moisture is non-negotiable: 1–2 in/week and never let it dry. Inconsistent water causes stringy, hollow, bitter stalks.
Mar – Apr
Aug – Oct
Start seed indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost; seed is slow and needs light to germinate. Harden off gently and transplant after frost.
Good with Onion, Leek, Bean, Cabbage, Tomato. Keep apart from Carrot, Parsnip, Corn.
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