How to Grow Celery

A cool-season leafy for the home garden across the warmer US.

Celery is a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Celery is a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the celery page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Tall Utah 52-70, Standard green celery (Johnny's Selected Seeds)
• Tango, Faster, more tender stalks (Johnny's Selected Seeds)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: part sun to light shade, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 25 cm (10 in) between plants.
• Sowing: barely cover the seed.
• Water: roughly 8 L per plant every day in hot weather.
• Containers: grows well in a pot of 30cm+.

Pests & problems

Watch for Celery fly and Aphids. In humid regions, Leaf spot and Early blight can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Celery is usually ready to harvest in about 4 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant celery where you garden.

See also: Celery in the plant library →

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