The growing celery quick reference guide below is designed as a quick overview of growing celery. For more details on the different stages from seed to harvest go to the related pages link.
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Vegetable | Celery |
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Botanical | Family - Apiaceae, Genus - Apium, Species - A. graveolens |
Plant Type | Cool season - biennial - stem vegetable |
Frost Tolerance | Tender |
Planting Position | Sunny - Will tolerate some shade - requires a minimum of 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. |
Seed Viability | 3 years |
Germination | 14-21 days at 60-90 F (16-32 C) |
Growing Temp | 70-95 F (21-35 C) |
Seed to Transplant | 8-10 weeks |
Planting Method | Seedling transplants |
When to Plant | Spring |
Time to Plant | Wait until at least 1-2 weeks after the last average 32 F (0 C) freeze in your area but not before soil temperature are consistently 60 F (16 C) or above. |
Seed Sowing | Due to seed size (tiny) and temperature requirements it is best to sow celery seeds indoors |
Plant Spacing | Transplant seedlings 6-10 inches (15-25 cm) apart in rows 2 -3 feet (60-90 cm) apart. |
Soil Conditions | Consistently moist soil- High organic matter - Rich fertility |
Fertilizer | High fertilizer needs, 5-6 quarts per 100 sq feet (5.5-6.6 liters per 9.3 square meters) preplanting of All-Purpose 5-5-5 Organic Fertilizer
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When to Fertilize | 2 weeks before planting - at time of transplanting |
Days to Harvest | 120-140 days - depending on conditions and variety |
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